Emergency Department Receptionist (Band 3)

at  Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

To provide a high quality 24 hour efficient and organised reception/administration service within the Emergency Department, ensuring all procedures are adhered to whilst working to the Trust Right Care values.
Fixed Term 10 Month contract
30 hours per week
Previous applicants need not re-apply
Reception and documentation of patients attending the Emergency department using the hospital computer system (SystmOne).
Using own judgement to alert nursing/medical staff regarding patients conditions that may require urgent intervention.
Checking clinical coding on SystmOne prior to discharging patient records, ensuring any follow up referrals are deal with in accordance with the appropriate pathway.
Communicate effectively and sensitively to distressed patients and relatives.
Able to recognise and diffuse difficult situations as they arise, particularly at busy times, whilst retaining composure and willingness to assist.
Provide support to the whole of the Urgent Care team and other members of the multi-disciplinary team both internal and external to the Trust
General admin duties e.g. filing, dealing with telephone enquiries, scanning etc
You will be working alongside a team of enthusiastic admin staff, including receptionists, support clerks, secretaries and liaise with the Acute Assessment Unit admin team.
You will be required to be flexible and adaptable as you can be asked to swap shifts on occasions to meet the demands of the service.
We are looking for staff with commitment to quality and care and working together for patients
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