Medicine Administrator
Job summary
To provide a general reception service to all personnel who access the ECG department. This includes contact with the public as well as a wide range of other health care professionals. The post holder will be required to use a designated computer system to enter patient data, combined with general office and clerical duties.
Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annum and/or the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Main duties, but not excluding other tasks that may be asked from management for the department needs.
- Accurately input patient information, appointment details, and clinical data onto relevant hospital systems.
- Maintain and update electronic patient records ensuring data quality and confidentiality standards are met.
- Identify and resolve data discrepancies where appropriate.
- Ensure all administrative records are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Backfill appointment slots for clinic utilisation.
- Monitor clinic schedules and respond promptly to changes in appointment availability.
- Contact patients prior to their appointments to complete pre-registration requirements.
- Verify and update patient demographic information.
- Ensure all necessary patient details are recorded before attendance to support a smooth patient experience.
- Escalate any issues or concerns identified during the pre-registration process.
- Provide cover for ECG reception during periods of increased workload, annual leave, or sickness absence.
- Manage telephone enquiries and direct calls appropriately.
- Support patient check-in processes and provide information regarding appointments and departmental procedures.
- Assist with filing, scanning, photocopying, and document management.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to support departmental objectives and service delivery.
- Adhere to Trust policies, procedures, and information governance requirements.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
o NHS pension scheme membership
o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
o NHS Staff discounts
o Cycle to work scheme
oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Skills
- Organised and methodical approach to work
- Reliable and flexible team player
- Professional and patient-focused attitude
Qualifications
- GCSE A*-C in English and Maths or equivalent
- IT Qualification/ Course
Experience
- Previous experience in an administrative or clerical role
- Good data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively within a busy environment
- Previous NHS or healthcare administration experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/