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Job summary

Main area
Community and Rehab
Grade
Band 3
Contract
12 months (Fixed term as lease on the sites is annual currently)
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week
Job ref
434-CR7254960
Employer
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Unit 33, Aylesbury and Wycombe Library
Town
Aylesbury and Wycombe
Salary
£24,625 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/07/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust logo

Clinical -Health Connector - Health on the High Street

Band 3

Be part of our BHT family

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.

We care for over half a million patients every year:

  • Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
  • Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
  • Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
  • Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.

More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.

We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer. 

If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work and invite you to join our BHT family.

 

Job overview

The Health Connector will play a vital role in ensuring the public of Buckinghamshire receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time. You will be responsible for welcoming, coordinating and managing all incoming contacts coming into the Health on the High Street sites, ensuring every interaction contributes to improved health outcomes - Making Every Contact Count (MECC).

In this role, you will guide the public to appropriate services and healthcare professionals, delivering a high-quality, patient-centric experience. You will provide telephone and administrative support, demonstrating exceptional communication skills and the ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in IT systems, digital platforms, and communication channels - including telephone, online, and chat services - is essential.

With a comprehensive induction, you will become an integral part of our dynamic health hub, working collaboratively within a multi-skilled team committed to putting people of all ages first.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the collection and management of health-related data.
  • Provide exceptional customer service to patients and visitors.
  • Support the healthcare team in various administrative tasks.
  • Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient information.
  • Requirements:

    • Previous experience in data collection and customer services is highly advantageous.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
    • Attention to detail and organisational skills.

     

Working for our organisation

 Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes. 

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact [email protected] (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person specification

Education, qualifications and training

Essential criteria
  • Educated to GCSE Level (or equivalent) with a pass in English and Maths
  • Good keyboard and Literacy skills
  • Willingness to undertake training
  • Ability to use electronic recording systems

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Good office/administrative procedures and skills
  • Previous experience of working in a multidisciplinary team environment, and have a good team work ethic
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for working face to face with the public
  • Ability to work flexibly and able to use own iniative
  • Understands the concept of confidentiality and the standards of conduct and care
Desirable criteria
  • Has an insight into possible health inequalities that the public may present to them daily

Skills, abilities and knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for working face to face with the public
  • Ability to work flexibly and able to use own iniative
  • Understands the concept of confidentiality and the standards of conduct and care
Desirable criteria
  • Conversant in the 7 C's of communication and the CARE values of the organisation

Special Circumstances

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work across sites and access to own transport
  • At times maybe be required to work alone

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoPositive about disabled peopleArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerStep into healthNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ann Poll
Job title
Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07929349560
Additional information

[email protected]

Deputy Director of Community and Rehabilitation

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