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Job summary

Main area
Physiotherapy
Grade
AfC Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week
Job ref
384-JH-EMF20672-B3
Employer
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Surrey Foundation Trust
Town
Guildford
Salary
£27,106 - £28,850 (per annum) pro-rata includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
18/06/2026 23:59

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Therapy Booking Coordinator

AfC Band 3

Job overview

36 hours per week (including Saturday commitment)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Therapies Booking Co-ordinator to join our busy and friendly Physiotherapy Department.

This role is ideal for someone who is organised, approachable, and able to deliver a high-quality reception and administrative service to both patients and clinical staff, in line with departmental procedures.

We are looking for a motivated individual who:

•    Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a confident telephone manner
•    Demonstrates strong organisational and time management abilities
•    Is patient-focused, calm under pressure, and able to work effectively in a busy environment
•    Has good attention to detail and accuracy
•    Possesses basic IT skills and relevant office or administrative experience

The post-holder will work closely with the reception team to provide cover across the clinical day, with shifts starting from 07:00 and finishing at 16:00.  There is a requirement to work some Saturdays, with a weekday off in lieu.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of the Physiotherapy reception team, your duties will include:
•    Providing a warm, welcoming, and professional reception service for patients and visitors
•    Managing incoming referrals and accurately inputting data onto the Millennium ePR system
•    Coordinating and booking outpatient physiotherapy appointments across services
•    Handling incoming and ongoing telephone calls in a professional and efficient manner
•    Liaising with physiotherapists, internal departments, GP practices, and external healthcare providers
•    Undertaking a range of general administrative duties to support service delivery

You will have the opportunity to rotate across different physiotherapy outpatient services, taking ownership of referral pathways within specific areas. The role also includes contributing to performance monitoring and feeding back to your line manager on service metrics.  Full training will be provided.

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder is part of a team which load referrals and make appointments on Millennium ePR under the overall management of the Physiotherapy Office Manager and the Business and Admin Lead. This team run the booking system and reception service for the Physiotherapy Service.
 
This team processes approximately 13’000 referrals a year and manages appointments for up to 40-50 clinics per week within Therapy e.g. MSK, Neurology, Pelvic Health, Cardiac, Respiratory, Paediatrics, Prehab, Oncology and Dermatology.
 
The postholder will have the ability to manage their own workload whilst working as a team to achieve Department and Trust targets

 

This role will act as first point of contact for all patients and visitors to the department.  The post holder is responsible for loading of referrals in timely fashion and making patient appointments.  Act as a receptionist, answering the telephone and dealing with patient enquires, rescheduling appointments as required.

It is important that the post holder is multi skilled in reception duties and act for the Office Manager or the Business and admin lead in their absence.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSE grade A-C in English and Maths or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • NVQ 3 in business administration or customer service or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Previous work in similar environment.
  • Experience of using MS Office packages and navigate a standard PC.
  • Understanding of a range of Trust policies and management procedures.
  • Experience of providing excellent customer service and dealing effectively with challenging situations.
  • Experience of working with in a busy administrative environment.
Desirable criteria
  • Understanding of medical conditions and terminology.
  • Experience of managing staff.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident committedStep into healthWe Work Flexibly

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Liora Jackson
Job title
Superintendent Physiotherapist
Telephone number
01483 464819
Additional information

For more information please contact:

Liora Jackson, Superintendent Physiotherapist
📞 01483 464819
✉️ [email protected]
or
Amy Aldhouse, Business Support Lead
📞 01483 571122 ext. 2072
✉️ [email protected]

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Royal Surrey Foundation Trust
Telephone
01483 571122 Ext 2478
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