Non Clinical - Therapy Centre Administration Assistant

To be responsible for data checking, including GP / Consultant referral form / letter, collating referrals, registering referrals on PAS and filing referrals in the appropriate section of the waiting list once verified by the relevant Therapy Manager and assembling patient files.

Regular reception duties.

To ensure non SaTH referrals are re-directed efficiently.

To produce and send acknowledgement letters to patients following receipt of referrals verified by the relevant Therapy Manager.

To book new and follow up appointments as appropriate, ensuring accurate entry to the diary, management of the diaries and paperwork whilst patients are part of the waiting list.

To maintain and collate patient records in the department, shredding appropriate discharge files in accordance with Department of Health.

Possession of GCSE qualifications of grade 4 or above in English Language and Maths or equivalent, along with a good supporting education are all essential. Customer Service or Business Administration NVQ's are desirable. However the Trust will offer the opportunity for the successful applicant to gain these qualifications within their job role.

Previous administrative experience including reception would beneficial, but is not essential as full training will be provided. Working knowledge of using Microsoft Office applications, an understanding of data protection and maintaining strict confidentiality in the healthcare setting are all essential, together with excellent organisational and communication skills, flexibility, good time management and the ability to work as part of a team.

The successful applicant will be a strong team player, highly organised with the ability to manage their own workload as well as being flexible enough to support colleagues.

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