Private Patient Sales Advisor FTC

Candidate Experience site; Washington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Pension with retirement options

Spire for You benefits platform

Health screening (Bupa)

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Job summary

Spire Healthcare is seeking a Patient Contact Centre Advisor to join our Patient Support Centre Sales team in Seaham. This role focuses on handling self-pay enquiries, converting leads into appointments, and delivering a high standard of service.

Initially fixed-term to cover maternity leave, with training provided and potential extension. Working hours are 37.5 per week, Mon-Fri 8:00–18:00 and Saturdays as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or contact centres.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage self-pay patient enquiries via telephone, email and online platforms
• Handle enquiries from initial contact through to appointment booking
• Convert warm leads into appointments and sales to meet KPI targets
• Deliver a high standard of customer service in line with private healthcare expectations
• Manage and prioritise your own workload effectively
• Use multiple systems to support enquiry handling and booking processes
• Promote Spire’s Values and Purpose, contributing to a culture of service excellence
• Build positive relationships through clear and effective communication

Skills

Customer service

Target-driven

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Patient Contact Centre Advisor | Fixed Term | Full Time | Seaham | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Spire Healthcare is recruiting a Patient Contact Centre Advisor to join our Patient Support Centre Sales team based in Seaham This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong customer service skills to begin or develop a career within private healthcare. Full training will be provided.

This is initially a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave, with a view to be extended at a later date

The Patient Contact Centre Advisor is responsible for managing self-pay patient enquiries and converting warm leads into confirmed appointments, delivering a high standard of service while working towards agreed performance targets.

About the Patient Support Centres

The Patient Support Centres provide clinically aligned administrative services across inpatient admissions, outpatient activity and self‑pay pathways. The service supports the effective management of patient enquiries and booking processes on behalf of the hospitals it serves, ensuring accuracy and a high standard of patient experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage self-pay patient enquiries via telephone, email and online platforms
• Handle enquiries from initial contact through to appointment booking
• Convert warm leads into appointments and sales to meet KPI targets
• Deliver a high standard of customer service in line with private healthcare expectations
• Manage and prioritise your own workload effectively
• Use multiple systems to support enquiry handling and booking processes
• Promote Spire’s Values and Purpose, contributing to a culture of service excellence
• Build positive relationships through clear and effective communication

About You

• Strongly target-driven with a customer-focused approach
• Confident using a range of systems and technology
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work effectively within a hub while supporting a national sales framework

Working Hours

37.5hrs per week, worked across, Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 6:00pm.

Saturday: 9:00am – 4:00pm (as required)

What to expect during the selection process

• Stage 1: Online Assessments (20 mins)
  Short personality and judgement test. Successful candidates progress to Stage 2.
• Stage 2: Video Interview (20 mins)
  4 scenario-based questions. Successful candidates are invited to a face-to-face interview.
• Stage 3: Face-to-Face Interview
  Visit a Patient Support Centre to learn more about the role and for us to get to know you

Benefits

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Competitive pension with flexible retirement options
• ‘Spire for You’ benefits platform with cashback and discounts
• Free Bupa health screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance

Spire Healthcare is one of the UK’s leading independent healthcare providers, operating hospitals and clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our people can thrive.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.