Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Dental
- Gradd
- Band 3
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 371-CHS1185
- Cyflogwr
- Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Skimped Hill Health Centre
- Tref
- Bracknell
- Cyflog
- £26,240 - £27,928 per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 30/03/2026 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Referrals Co-Ordinator
Band 3
Trosolwg o'r swydd
The postholder will be responsible for the processing of dental referrals which are received electronically and in the post. The post holder will work closely with administrative and clinical staff within the Community Dental Service. The post holder will be expected to liaise effectively and professionally with all levels of staff and members of the public and to act as first point of contact for Community Dental Service enquiries. The dental software currently used is Sensei and full training will be provided. The post holder will also provide other administrative support as necessary to the Community Dental Service.
We are looking for someone with experience of administration, ideally within the NHS. You will need to liaise with the dental clinics and clinicians, patients of all ages or their representative, and other departments within BHFT. The applicant must be flexible and a good team player.
The service provides dental care to people who are unable to access dentistry in general dental practice due to disability or requirement for specialist care. As the service is provided over many sites, the ability to travel to other Trust sites is essential.
Working time: 37.5 hours per week, 8.30am-5pm, Monday-Friday, Office based role.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
- Responsibility for processing all referrals to the CDS, including assessment, inputting data, obtaining additional information, compiling new patient records onto the clinical records system and forwarding to relevant Community Dental Clinics in a timely fashion.
- Responsible for processing enquiries, letters and reports.
- To record, collate and present service activity reports, audits and surveys as required.
- To deal appropriately with ingoing and outgoing post daily, ensuring all letters are recorded, processed and/or redirected efficiently.
- To respond to mail, telephone calls and emails to the CDS HQ inbox, ensuring accurate recording and transmission of messages, directing enquiries to appropriate staff and undertaking delegated action as necessary.
- To deal with telephone enquiries calmly and sympathetically, assisting patients with barriers to understanding (e.g. language, poor hearing, distress or aggression).
- To cascade information throughout the service as required.
- Undertake general office duties including filing, ordering stationery/equipment, printing, photocopying and shredding.
- Report faults with medical, IT, Estate and Facilities equipment and monitor until resolved.
- Receive and organise storage of inactive patient records.
- Assist in organisation of the CDS, including scheduling meetings, taking/distributing minutes, and organising Study Days and training programmes.
- Undertake ad-hoc duties as required by the Operations Manager and Service Manager.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust site
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
The “must haves” for this role:
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GCSE or equivalent standard of education including English language
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IT / keyboard Skills including Microsoft Outlook, Windows, Word and Excel,
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Previous Health Service / Customer Service Background
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For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Meenu Gopakumar on 0118 9041525, [email protected] who’ll be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Manyleb y person
Education/Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- GCSE or equivalent standard of education including English language
Training
Meini prawf hanfodol
- IT / keyboard Skills including Microsoft Outlook, Windows, Word and Excel
Previous Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience in the use of Microsoft windows packages
- Experience of working with the general public
- Previous Health Service / Customer Service Background
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience in the use of Sensei dental software
- Use of a computer database
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Good word processing skills
- Effective organisational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Reliable, efficient, calm under pressure
- Ability to empathise, be supportive and sensitive to the needs of others
- Ability to deal with challenging situations
- Ability to work as part of a team
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Application numbers
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Meenu Gopakumar
- Teitl y swydd
- Lead Dental Nurse
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0118 9041525
Rhestr swyddi gyda Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust yn Gwasanaethau Gweinyddol neu bob sector
