Podiatry & Diabetes Administrator Apprentice
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust · South West · BH1 4JQ
About the role
Patient Support Administrator 🚀
Are you a driven individual with a knack for organization and a passion for helping people? ✨ Join our Podiatry and Diabetes services team as a Patient Support Administrator! We're looking for flexible and dynamic individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a can-do attitude. 💪
What you'll be doing:
- Providing top-notch administrative and support to our Podiatry and Diabetes services. 👣
- Being the first point of contact for patients and professionals, offering friendly and professional assistance. 👋
- Managing incoming calls and ensuring patients have a positive experience when booking appointments. 📞
- Accurately inputting data related to clinic attendances and patient pathways. 📊
- Supporting our Diabetes Education and Specialist Nurses with administrative tasks, projects, and training days. 📚
- Liaising with the public and various healthcare professionals. 🤝
What you'll need:
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills. 💻
- Superb organizational and time-management abilities. ⏱️
- Resilience and a compassionate approach, especially when dealing with individuals who may be distressed. ❤️
- A solid administrative background and the ability to multi-task effectively.
- Enthusiasm, self-motivation, and a strong work ethic. 🎉
- Great communication skills, including an excellent telephone manner. 🗣️
- Attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure.
- A collaborative spirit and the ability to work well within a team. 🌟
Important bits:
- You must have the valid right to work in the UK. 🇬🇧
- Visa sponsorship is unfortunately not available for this role.
- A Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required (we'll cover the cost!). ✅
- We encourage you to use AI as a *tool* to enhance your application, but please ensure your supporting statement reflects your *authentic* experience and achievements. ✍️
We offer training and support to help you succeed, with guidance from our Admin Manager. If you're ready to make a difference and grow your career, apply now! 🌱
Note: For the full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Key responsibilities
- Provide Call Centre function to support patients in booking Podiatry appointments.
- Support administrative functions of the Podiatry Suite for community services.
- Accurately input data relating to clinic attendances, DNAs, and patient pathways.
- Ensure patients and visitors are dealt with in a friendly and professional manner.
- Support administrative functions for Diabetes services, projects, and training days.
