Patient Services Supervisor Grade V

Job Title: Patient Access SupervisorGrade V Contract Type:Full Time, Permanent Contract Reporting to: Patient Services Manager Job Purpose: To ensure that the patient admission is a seamless experience for the patient, the Hospital and the Consultant and is reflective of an environment where quality, respect, care and compassion are at the centre of all we do. Job Summary: Responsible and accountable for the management of the operations of the administration staff in the Patient Access . Responsible and accountable for delivery of KPIs, across HR, cash collections, insurance validations and patient satisfaction. To ensure that all tasks are performed to the highest standard. The post holder will support , lead and be proactive in formulating and implementing new initiatives. The fundamental philosophy guiding this position is to promote and preserve the Bon Secours Mission, Values and Ethos. Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Not listed in order of priority) Management & Reporting Provide timely and accurate information to hospital management and clinicians. Prepare, analyse, and present weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc reports. Assist in formulating and implementing new initiatives. Contribute to achieving immediate and long-term organisational objectives. Staff Planning & Operations Liaise with inpatient, day case, and outpatient departments, consultants, and staff to ensure priorities are met. Optimise use of bed, theatre, and outpatient diagnostic capacity. Plan, organise, and oversee daily workflow in Patient Services Points. Set and deliver achievable targets (timely registration, cash collections, accurate data entry). Manage staff rosters to ensure safe staffing levels and positive patient experiences. Staff Training & Development Orientate, supervise, and delegate workload effectively. Devise and update SOPs to standardise processes across Patient Services. Train, mentor, and upskill staff. Foster a culture of participation, mentoring, and employee development. Ensure team compliance with mandatory training require ements. Quality Develop and deliver a Monthly reports for the department. Report complaints and incidents via QPulse. Ensure adherence to all hospital policies and JCI standards. Finance Minimise credit exposure by reviewing patient accounts and liaising with patients. Ensure departmental billing accuracy and timely resolution of queries. People Management Conduct performance reviews and identify staff development needs. Oversee annual leave, time & attendance, and payroll compliance. Promote teamwork and collaboration across Patient Services departments. Provide cross-cover for fellow Grade V Supervisors. General Duties Handle escalated patient, consultant, and GP queries. Address patient complaints with professionalism and care. Develop effective working relationships with other departments. Uphold Health & Safety regulations in all work practices. Managing & Delivering Results The post holder will demonstrate: Excellent organisational and time management skills. Ability to deliver efficiencies and adapt to a rapidly changing environment. Strong prioritisation skills to meet competing deadlines. Consistent achievement of KPIs, including: 95% Daily Cash Collection 100% Insurance Collection 100% Patient Insurance Validation 98% Mandatory Training Completion (team) 100% Safeguarding & Children First Compliance 98% Performance Reviews completed on time Development and delivery of induction and training programmes. Confidentiality Strict adherence to GDPR and patient confidentiality is required at all times. Policies & Procedures All duties will be carried out in line with hospital policies and procedures, which may be amended from time to time. Job Particulars Hrs: 35 hrs week Monday - Saturday. Hours of cover range from 06:45 to 17:30. Flexibility required. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Qualifications Education to a minimum of Leaving cert or equivalent Desirable Qualifications Level 6 or higher education Essential Experience Experience of managing and delivery a complex service Excellent people management skills Minimum 2 years ' experience of working in a healthcare environment Experience of working collaboratively with multiple internal and external stakeholders, as relevant to this role Experience of delivering change in a complex working environment Desirable Experience Team Lead or Supervisor Experience Essential Skills Effective problem-solving skills Excellent knowledge of medical terminology Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality Team leading, flexibility and excellent organisational ability Excellent IT skills including MS Office, Hospital systems Strong Time Management Skills to meet deadlines and objectives Ability to evolve and adapt to a rapid changing environment Evidence of interest and passion in engaging with and delivering on better outcomes for service users Desirable Skills iPIMS, Claimsure, Softworks, RIS, PACS Closing date for receipt of application 24th October 2025 Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. 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