Receptionist

We are looking for a dedicated new part-time Receptionist to join our team at Trinity Medical Centre in Wakefield, greeting patients on arrival and booking them into appointments., The purpose of this role is to ensure patients using LCD services at the centre are dealt with in a professional, efficient and sensitive manner which enhances their experience of the centre, LCD services and the wider NHS. To achieve this, you will be responsible for the smooth running of the reception and waiting areas, dealing directly with patients in a busy patient facing setting and liaising with other members of the LCD team including health professionals and any external stakeholders. About us We care about people at Local Care Direct . Together, we act with kindness & respect, fairness & consistency, and honesty & integrity. Every one of our values is essential, but our impact is greater when we use all of them together. Our purpose is to care for people . Established as a social enterprise in 2004 to deliver health services across West Yorkshire, our aim is to meet the needs and expectations of our patients, and our NHS and social care partners. Over the years, we have developed a broad range of services for patients across Yorkshire and the Humber including : a centralised contact centre, GP out of hours services, Urgent Treatment Centres, walk-in facilities, a dental assessment and booking service, as well as a number of bespoke services for our NHS clients. Benefits of working for Local Care Direct :

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive Staff Training programme
• Modern working environment with a positive atmosphere
• NHS Pensions
• NHS Discounts (Blue light card)
• Various hours available in a 24 / 7 environment
• Support available 24 / 7
• Health & Wellbeing group to support staff
• Supportive and Friendly teams
• Annual Awards focused on raising money to support a local charity
Internal reference number : LB3789, The purpose of this role is to ensure patients using LCD services at the centre are dealt with in a professional, efficient and sensitive manner which enhances their experience of the centre, LCD services and the wider NHS. To achieve this, you will be responsible for the smooth running of the reception and waiting areas, dealing directly with patients and liaising with other members of the LCD team including health professionals and any external stakeholders. Principle Responsibilities : 1. Receive patients and visitors to the centre in a professional and courteous manner. 2. Book patients onto SystmOne on arrival and show them to the waiting area. 3. Monitoring patient flow and taking action where there are non-attendees and cancellations. 4. Help patients who may be in an emotional state by providing information and reassurance as necessary, elevating issues to clinician on duty if appropriate. 5. Assisting patients who have communication difficulties whilst at the centre and accessing support when identified such as Language Line or facilities for the hard of hearing. 6. To actively promote equality for all patients. 7. Deal with requests from patients and colleagues over the telephone in a timely and courteous manner. 8. Maintain and re-order consumables for the reception and waiting areas. 9. Take delivery of drugs and consumables from base location and ensure appropriate storage in a secure environment. 10. Support the collation of Patient Satisfaction feedback and undertake surveys / audits as required using both manual and computerised data. 11. Ensuring that the Reception and Waiting area is kept clean and tidy at all times. 12. Ensuring that consulting rooms are equipped to agreed standards at all times and this is monitored in line with company policy via the LCD PCC check list, paying due adherence to Infection Prevention and Control guidelines. 13. Completion of Handover report and LCD PCC check list each session . 14. Contributes and makes suggestions for improving service provision. 15. Assisting other members of the team in any tasks believed to be appropriate to your capability. 16. Demonstrates duties to new starters. 17. Completion of LCD PCC check lists. 18. Supporting A & E Departments where agreements are in place. 19. Follows local and organisational policies and procedures within role. 20. Working to standard operating procedures at all times and in particular the Receptionist Standing Operating Procedure (SOP) and Controlled Drugs / Drugs (where held). 21. Learn and understand National Quality Requirements specific to the Reception role and work with Management to achieve them. 22. Knowledge of and adherence to standards as laid down by the Care Quality Commision. 23. Act as ambassador for LCD at all times. 24. Working flexibly to provide cover for colleagues when needed. 25. Assisting in the implementation of any new measures deemed necessary by the Management or Executive. Health, Safety & Security
• To report any accidents, complaints, defects in equipment, near misses and untoward incidents, following company procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety at Work regulations.
• Ensure Health and Safety legislation and company policy is complied with at all times, including COSHH, Workplace Risk Assessment, manual handling and Control of Infection.
• Ensure compliance with Infection Prevention and Control guidelines.
Confidentiality
• Ensure all information relating to patients and staff is managed in accordance with company policy at all times.
• Ensure maintenance of working Smartcard and adhere to Information Governance guidance of such.
Training
• Attend all mandatory training sessions and support local and company-wide learning and development activities. Maintain own training record at all times.
• Actively participate in the performance review process. Performance against clear standards, responsibilities and objectives will be formally assessed through regular 121s with your line manager and an annual Performance & Development Review.
Infection Prevention and Control
• Healthcare workers have a duty of care to patients and are expected to comply fully with the companies Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) policies and attend / complete 2 yearly IP&C training, for personal and patient safety and for prevention of healthcare-associated infection (HCAI). Knowledge, skills and behaviour in the workplace should reflect this.
Safeguarding
• Individuals have a duty of care to children and vulnerable adults that they come into contact with whilst at work to safeguard and promote their welfare and to work to prevent, detect and report neglect and abuse, adhering to the companys Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults policies and procedures.
  
  Experience
Essential
• Experience of working in a busy, public-facing environment.
• Experience of dealing with confidential information and record keeping.
• Experience of working in partnership to carry out a role.
Desirable
• Experience of working in a 24 / 7 environment.
• Experience of working in an environment where safeguarding is important.
• Experience of working in a health related environment., NVQ Level 2 in Office Administration.
Knowledge Essential
• Fluent in English language.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Desirable
• Knowledge of Safeguarding.
• Knowledge of conflict resolution strategies.
• Knowledge of SystmOne.
• Knowledge of Local Care Direct Services.
Skills Essential
• Examples showing applicant has highly developed communication skills verbal, written and telephone.
• Example showing applicant has ability to understand the need for, and to follow, systems and processes.
• Good computer skills.
• Example showing applicant has high levels of accuracy, attention to detail and time management skills.
• Example showing applicant has ability to problem solve and deal with challenging situations.
Desirable
• Evidence of knowledge of Health and safety principles.
• Example showing applicant can recognise and suggest areas for service improvement., Ability to attend work regularly out of hours.
• Flexible, willing to work in areas other than main base and adaptable to change.
• Ability to work alone and also as part of a team.
Desirable
• Example of ability to stay calm under-pressure.
• Example showing applicant is willing to go over and above duties to help.
  
  Local Care Direct is a non-profit Social Enterprise operating across 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, to provide various primary and urgent health care services across West Yorkshire.