We are looking for dynamic and proactive receptionists to join our expanding Urgent Care Centre (UCC) at Prince Philip Hospital. This is an opportunity to be part of a progressive, patient‑focused service providing high‑quality care for individuals presenting with urgent but non‑life‑threatening conditions.
The post holder staffs the Reception Desk and facilitates the smooth running of the UCC in conjunction with the UCC Team.
If you are committed to delivering high‑quality care, passionate about advancing practice and eager to contribute to a forward‑thinking team, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Register all new UCC patients and ensure accurate filing, collection and onward transmission of patient records.
- Take and relay information related to patient care.
- Answer telephone queries in a courteous and efficient manner.
- Refer telephone queries that require patient care or advice to a Registered Nurse.
- Inform the Nurse‑in‑charge of any patient presenting in distress or who appears acutely unwell, and report any concerns about patients’ well‑being, complaints or queries regarding a patient’s condition to the relevant clinician.
- Work a 7‑day‑a‑week schedule.
Qualifications
- Ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Our Organization
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in‑hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our Services Are Provided In
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest.
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire.
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings.
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers.
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services.
Contact Information
Name: Debra JonesJob title: Senior SisterEmail address: debra.jones6@wales.nhs.ukTelephone number: 01554 783237
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