Urology Outpatient / Cancer Booking Clerk

The post holder will be expected to provide support to the Urology Service. An up-to- date knowledge of outpatient clinics and cancer targets will be required to enable the post holder to make, amend, and cancel appointments. They will be expected to be able to adapt and priorities their workload. The post holder will need a working knowledge of all clinic protocols in addition to any specific standards for each clinic. The role will range from the registration of a new patient, handling GP and patient queries for clinics, making appointments using Trust systems such as full and partially booked appointments. Duties will include answering telephone calls from patients or GP's wishing to make or change appointments or making general enquiries, Daily management of shared email inbox and updating the Cancer Patient Tracking List (PTL),

• To ensure all phone calls are dealt with in a professional and timely manner adhering to the local targets set by the department and Trust.
• To deal with patient enquiries professionally and in line with the Trust standard operating procedures.
• Assist and be pro-active in all modernisation projects that concern the team and improve patient pathway.
• To be multi-skilled in your working role and able to assist in all areas of the department as and when required
• Ensure patient records are updated on all electronic systems and confidentiality is
always maintained.
• To ensure patient cancellations are updated onto the Patient Access System
(PAS) and Any other System and the reason for the cancellation recorded immediately within the notes field.
• To adhere to the Trust Access Policy when patients do not keep appointments or wish to delay appointments or treatment.
• To maintain a direct, full and partial booking system by agreeing dates with patients, GPs or their receptionists, at the time of their phone call or in line with the outcome of an electronic booking protocol.
• To liaise with the team leader to provide a communication and highlight any problems, working together as a customer focused team to solve issues that may arise., To ensure all phone calls are dealt with in a professional and timely manner adhering to the local targets set by the department and Trust.
• To deal with patient enquiries professionally and in line with the Trust standard operating procedures.
• Assist and be pro-active in all modernisation projects that concern the team and improve patient pathway.
• To be multi-skilled in your working role and able to assist in all areas of the department as and when required
• Ensure patient records are updated on all electronic systems and confidentiality is always maintained.
• To ensure patient cancellations are updated onto the Patient Access System (PAS) and Any other System and the reason for the cancellation recorded immediately within the notes field.
• To adhere to the Trust Access Policy when patients do not keep appointments or wish to delay appointments or treatment.
• To maintain a direct, full and partial booking system by agreeing dates with patients, GPs or their receptionists, at the time of their phone call or in line with the outcome of an electronic booking protocol.
• To liaise with the team leader to provide a communication and highlight any problems, working together as a customer focused team to solve issues that may arise.
• To deal with patient/staff complaints in a professional manner and try to resolve the issue before they become formal
• The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an on-going basis in accordance with the changing needs of the department and the Trust.
Communication 1. Providing extra support for any patients that have additional needs 2. Communicate with patients clearly and concisely when booking appointments where barriers to communication may exist, including challenging behaviour, learning disability and recent bereavement. 3. Use empathy, tact and diplomacy in dealing with staff members or patients who may be hostile or antagonistic, often when their expectations are not met i.e. waiting times to appointments, cancelled clinic. 4. Answer internal and external telephone enquires in an efficient and timely manner, from members of staff, departments, patients/relatives and other health care providers. Important information for applicants Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager. DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years. Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal - to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.