Apprentice Patient Pathway Co-ordinator INDEPENDENT HEALTH GROUP LTD

Patient Pathway Coordinators assist the Administration Team to deliver high quality administration to ensure the seamless transition of the patient journey, from initial referral into the IHG service through to discharge back to the referring GP, providing the best possible patient experience.

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Closing date: 08 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £14,117.61

    5% discretionary annual bonus payment

  • Working week

    Monday -Friday 09:00 – 17:00 30 minute lunch break

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    22 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    13 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000198308

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The role involves:

  • Providing a first response to patient enquiries via phone or email.
  • Booking patient appointments and sending confirmation letters
  • Liaising with theatre practitioners, clinicians, other members of staff, GP practices and other external organisations
  • Plan and schedule clinics and surgical lists to meet business requirements under direction of Admin Team Leads
  • Production of clinic letters and discharge summaries to referrers and patients
  • Management of appointment outcomes and actioning further requirements such as tests, funding applications and onward referrals

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Training is delivered remotely in the workplace, the apprentice will be assigned a workplace mentor and a college mentor who will offer support, advice and guidance by monitoring.

  • The apprentice will receive the following:
  • Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard
  • Functional Skills in maths and/or English if required

Blended on/off the job training and location to be confirmed.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Hopefully the apprenticeship will lead to a future position. Further CPD and full on the job training will be provided.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Good keyboard skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Grades 9 to 4 (A* to C)) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Grades 9 to 4 (A* to C)) Desired

Things to consider

Must be able to get to and from the place of work in a safe and timely manner.

About the employer

Independent Health Group was set up in 2004 with the aim of offering patients the choice of being treated out of hospital, closer to home. We wanted to create a new health care organisation in which like-minded health care professionals could deliver truly patient centred care. By working for us, you can make a real difference to patient care and treatment. We currently work from several sites in Wiltshire and Leicestershire but also have services in Devon and Gloucester. We provide surgical services in hand surgery, podiatric surgery, hernia, vasectomy and cataracts. Our HQ is based in modern offices at Peasedown St John, south of Bath. We wish to attract and develop the best people to be successful in our aim, which is to be a leading provider of community- based diagnostic and treatment services of the highest quality, where patients always come first.

Employer

INDEPENDENT HEALTH GROUP LTD

Address

8 THE OFFICE VILLAGE

ROMAN WAY

BATH BUSINESS PARK

BA2 8SG

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Training

Training provider

WILTSHIRE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE

Contact

Wiltshire College and University Centre Apprenticeship Team

apprenticeships@wiltshire.ac.uk

08453452235

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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