Band 3 Administrator/Coordinator-Clinical
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Job summary
This is an exciting time to join our Hands Team, no two days are ever the same, the only thing that remains is the sense of pride and accomplishment you feel when you leave work each day -- it's an experience you won't find anywhere else but within our UHB Hands service. We are the main centre for hand trauma in Birmingham, not only do we deal with simple hand injuries but we are also the regional centre for digital and hand replantation following amputation, the regional MTC and the national centre for repatriated injured military patients who often have very complex explosion injures to their hands. We are looking for an administrator / co-ordinator with excellent communication skills and an interest in the health care of trauma patients. We are seeking dynamic and motivated individuals who are able to excel in a busy environment. The Hand Unit is one of the largest in the country providing a comprehensive service to treat all conditions of the adult hand. We welcome all applicants who are willing to learn and be part of our fantastic team. All successful applicants will have a structured and supported induction period and will be able to access ongoing training and support.
Main duties of the job
Taking telephone enquires from staff and patients
Updating patients of plans or changes in plans
Plan/cancel patients for theatre
Sort OPA's or liaise with clerks
Liaise with hand secretaries via email/phone
Escort patients to different departments
Input shifts on allocate
Keep staff mandatory training updated and book staff onto sessions
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
Details
Date posted
24 July 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-1073822YS
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer's website
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