Job overview

**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ‘ECT Family’ this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**

We are looking to appoint a full time, enthusiastic and motivated Data Quality  Admin  to support our Outpatient Booking Team .

You will need to be computer literate, flexible and willing to learn new skills. You will be working within a multi-disciplinary team and must have a positive and proactive approach to work. You will need excellent verbal and written communication skills as you will be dealing with staff  by phone, email and face to face. Knowledge of medical terminology, administration and organisational experience is essential.

If you enjoy variety and would like to make a difference, we would like to hear from you.

The Trust is committed to staff training and extended roles and professional development is encouraged.

Hours per week: 37.5

Secondment 6 months 

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Main duties of the job

To work as part of the Outpatient Booking Team to ensure all data quality is accurate and updated in a timely manner on the system. 

To work as part of a team in the Booking and Admin Team to plan, book and schedule outpatient appointments ensuring that both Government and Trust targets are met. 

To ensure that clinic capacity is utilised efficiently and effectively. 

To manage e-Referral appointment bookings, using the worklists including the ASI (Appointment Slot Issues) and appointments for booking ensuring acknowledgement of receiptof referral, appropriate prioritisation of patients and offering a choice of day, time and location of appointment adhering to Government and Trust targets.

Answer incoming calls, assisting Service Mangers with specific enquiries, booking/re-booking appointments or re-directing to the appropriate clinical area. To make and ensure changes are made to out patient clinic templates and ensure cancellations are actioned accordingly.

Macclesfield District General Hospital is a busy district general hospital situated in Cheshire, close to the beautiful Peak District and within easy reach of the centre of Manchester.

Working for our organisation

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.