Patient Support Officer

Are you looking to contribute your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment? A fantastic opportunity to join our team GP Practice and be a part of the overall vision of Coventry & Rugby GP Alliance has become available, and we are currently seeking a driven and dedicated individual to fill the role of Patient Support Officer.

Our Patient Support Officers play a vital role as part of a busy team. In this position, you will support us with achieving our goals, while also contributing to the overall success of our organisation. You will work as part of the ATP Team, providing general assistance and contributing to the achievement of its objectives. This role will require you to maintain information and monitoring systems, and to support the demands of the service.

If you're excited by the prospect of tackling new challenges, collaborating with a dynamic team, and helping shape the future of our organisation, we would love to hear from you! Apply today and take the first step toward an exciting new chapter in your career.

Main duties of the job

Patient and Customer Care

• Arrive in good time to start the session promptly and remain on the premises until all patients have been seen and the session has finished.
• Meet and greet patients, members of the public and visitors in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Offer general assistance to the ATP team and project a professional, positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone.
• Facilitate effective communication between patients, members of the ATP team and CRGPA.
• Ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients and any other visitors to the Practice.
• Provide an efficient, courteous and responsive reception and telephone service to the public.
• Participate in new initiatives and future changes in service delivery improvements.
• Support the Team in promoting equal opportunities in the workplace and delivering services which are accessible and appropriate to the diverse needs of service users.
• Actively pursue own personal development and take full advantage of training provided.

About us

At Coventry and Rugby GP Alliance, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation, growth, and continuous learning. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals who are committed to delivering excellence and driving positive change within our industry.

We take pride in offering a robust range of benefits to support our employees, including:

• Annual Leave: Enjoy 27 days of annual leave for full-time employees, in addition to bank holidays.
• Sick Pay: Our enhanced sick pay policy ensures you are supported during times of illness.
• Pension Scheme: Access to the NHS pension scheme to secure your financial future.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave: We provide generous maternity leave to support new parents.
• Paternity Leave: We also offer paternity leave to allow new fathers to bond with their newborn.
• Blue Light Discounts: Take advantage of exclusive discounts available for our staff. After probation you can make an expense claim for the price of your blue light discount card and receive full reimbursement!
• Employee Assistance Network: Access support through our employee advice network for personal and professional challenges 365 days a year 24/7!
• Internal Awards: We recognise and celebrate the achievements of our staff through internal awards.
• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from a variety of discounts that enhance your overall employee experience.

We are committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment for all our employees.

Job responsibilities

Patient and Customer Care

• Arrive in good time to start the session promptly and remain on the premises until all patients have been seen and the session has finished.
• Meet and greet patients, members of the public and visitors in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Offer general assistance to the ATP team and project a professional, positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone.
• Facilitate effective communication between patients, members of the ATP team and CRGPA.
• Ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients and any other visitors to the Practice.
• Provide an efficient, courteous and responsive reception and telephone service to the public.
• Participate in new initiatives and future changes in service delivery improvements.
• Support the Team in promoting equal opportunities in the workplace and delivering services which are accessible and appropriate to the diverse needs of service users.
• Actively pursue own personal development and take full advantage of training provided.

Appointments

• Process appointment requests by triaging all calls, dealing sympathetically and assessing.
• Pull and fill notes for Practices and update as necessary.
• Hand completed repeat prescriptions to patients.
• Play an active role in the co-ordination and review of patient surveys e.g. Friends and Family Test.
• Offer solutions and actively listen to patients to resolve issues.
• Check patients in on arrival at the surgery.
• Check that all patients' contact details are correct upon arrival.
• Monitor flow of patients into consulting and treatment rooms.

Operations

• Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.
• Deal with all general enquiries.
• Carry out a range of administration duties including word processing and data inputting duties as required (EMIS), fax, photocopy and post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
• NVQ or equivalent in Administration/Customer Service.
• ECDL or equivalent.

Experience

• Experience of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience of team working.
• Working in a public reception environment.
• Working with EMIS.
• Previous receptionist experience.
• Previous administration experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.