Job summary
We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of community and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help. If you are care focused and looking to join an organisation that is thriving on success, then CHEC is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity for Patient Booking Coordinators to join us as we continue to expand throughout the UK.
Main duties of the job
All patients that are referred throughout the country are processed and booked via our Referral & Bookings Management Centre. As an NHS commissioned service, our aim is that our referral and bookings team is the most responsive to patient needs, the safest, and the best Nationwide. Due to our continued growth we are looking for Patient Booking Coordinators to join the team. Our team thrive in our busy Contact Centre and enjoy an atmosphere where everyone takes on a high level of personal responsibility for achieving outstanding service whilst building strong relationships both internally and externally.
About us
Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care. CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services. CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Details
- Date posted: 10 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £24,784 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: CHE1225399
- Job locations: Broughton Business Park, 1-6 Star Building, Oliver's Pl, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9WT, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
We are looking for someone who can: Be the first point of contact for patients, general practitioners and optometrists throughout the referral process Regularly liaise with primary, community and secondary care providers using a mix of telephone and online e-referral, NHS and in-house IT systems Process referrals Book patients appointments using the booking system Performing ad hoc administration duties as necessary Working effectively and efficiently to the CHEC standards
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- What youll bring to the role:
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- IT literacy
- Ability to work under pressure and to service levels
- Have empathy and patience with referrals
- Strong communication skills and confidence when speaking on the phone
- Good attention to detail
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This advert is for Patient Booking Coordinator with CHEC in Broughton Business Park, 1-6 Star Building, Oliver's Pl, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9WT, United Kingdom, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £24784.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 11 Sep 2026.
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