Elective Access Administrator

The post holder will be responsible for clinic management, booking and rescheduling of new and follow up appointments to specific targets, dealing with enquiries from colleagues and members of the public and associated administrative tasks.

To be successful in this role you will need to be highly organised and a logical thinker with a strong ability to solve problems and multi task. A cheerful, caring and kind nature, with firm focus on delivering an excellent service are essential attributes, together with proven abilities to communicate effectively at at all levels

Ideally, you will have a good understanding of RTT and 2ww performance targets and have experience in working within a hospital environment; however this is not essential if you are able to demonstrate the other required skills.

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community. Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Qualifications

Essential: - GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics

Desirable: - Proof of qualification; - Business or administrative qualification

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of clinic and waiting list management; - Experience of Data Protection regulations

Personal Qualities

Knowledge

Desirable: - Knowledge of PAS system; - Knowledge of RTT and pathways

Written Skills

Essential: - To be able to give and understand written instructions; - Able to accurately maintain records; - Able to compile reports and updates

Communication / Verbal Skills

Mental Effort

Essential: - Able to deal with sensitive matters calmly and clearly; - Able to concentrate for long periods and deal with regular interruptions

Emotional effort

Essential: - To be able to handle sensitive and confidential information in accordance with Trust policies.; - To be able to deal with challenging situations