Job summary To provide an effective and efficient outpatient appointment service.
The post holder acts as the first point of contact for telephone communication for the Specialist Nurses, thereby supporting the delivery of quality care to patients within the BCLUHB.
The post holder will administer clinics for the OPD and Minor Injuries Unit and carry out general clerical duties to facilitate the daily operation of the office.
The Appointment Clerk will work closely with the Specialist Nurses; the post holder is required to work accurately and independently, within guidelines after training in the patient focused booking of appointments.
Use their own initiative and judgement, rather than supervised, deciding when necessary to consult their manager.
Main duties of the job To provide an effective and efficient outpatient appointment service.
The post holder acts as the first point of contact for telephone communication for the Specialist Nurses, thereby supporting the delivery of quality care to patients within the BCLUHB.
The post holder will administer clinics for the OPD and Minor Injuries Unit and carry out general clerical duties to facilitate the daily operation of the office.
The Appointment Clerk will work closely with the Specialist Nurses; the post holder is required to work accurately and independently, within guidelines after training in the patient focused booking of appointments.
Use their own initiative and judgement, rather than supervised, deciding when necessary to consult their manager.
The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post About us If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients.
The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales .
Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.Please check your email account regularly.
Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.Applications may be submitted in Welsh.
Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE'S C and above in English and Maths or equivalent experience.
NVQ Level 2 in Administration or equivalent experience.
IT qualification or equivalent level of experience using Microsoft packages RSA/OCR Level 2 or equivalent experience Desirable ECDL AMSPAR-City & Guilds Level 3 Skills Essential Able to contribute constructively to a team working environment Able to record information accurately.
Able to communicate information clearly and sensitively in person and over the telephone.
Desirable WPAS Knowledge Essential Working with the public or other agencies Work effectively under pressure in a clinical environment Welsh Speaking