Administrative Assistant, inpatients bookings
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Fulwood Hall Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. The hospital was built in 1986 and has an excellent reputation for delivering high quality healthcare for patients with health insurance, patients who are self-funding treatment or NHS patients exercising choice through the e-referral system. Fulwood Hall Hospital are seeking an ideal candidate to provide an efficient, accurate and patient-focused inpatient booking service, ensuring admissions are scheduled appropriately in line with consultant availability, theatre capacity and clinical priorities . Working as a key member of the bookings team, your role will include:- Scheduling inpatient admissions in line with consultant schedules and theatre availability Registering and updating patient details accurately on hospital EPR systems Coordinating with consultants, ward teams, and theatre staff to ensure smooth admission processes Communicating booking details clearly to patients and manage amendments, cancellations, and queries Actively backfill cancellations in line with local policy Ensuring theatre utilisation and capacity is maximised using power BI reporting Accurate reporting of cancellations and identify trends and escalate to line manager when appropriate R eview PTL data and understand RTT pathways daily The success full candidate will be able to demonstrate:- Accuracy of patient bookings and records Reduction in booking errors and cancellations Patient satisfaction and responsiveness Effective utilisation of theatre capacity Why join us? At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we're people caring for people: Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period Employee Assistance Programme Work-Life Balance 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days Flexible shift patterns, where possible Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you Career Development & Recognition Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people Lifestyle & Everyday Perks Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts Cycle2Work scheme Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible Free parking on site, where possible Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years' experience. We are a global provider operating in 8 countries with 88,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS. We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success. We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud of our 'Speak Up for Safety' programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more 'Time to Care'. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process. We care. It's more than what we do, it's who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks. We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. A