Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Medicine Division at Kettering General Hospital.
Would you like to work in a busy, fast paced environment?
Do you have an eye for detail?
Do you have a passion for patient care and efficient processes?
Would you like to support our doctors with their administration duties?
If so, then this role is for you.
Main duties of the job
Based within a busy ward environment, you will be working alongside clinical staff assisting them with their admin duties, including patient discharge letters which are completed when patients are deemed medically fit for discharge. This is a pivotal role embedded within the ward areas and allows our clinicians to spend more time with their patients. Previous administrative experience and a proactive approach to a rapidly changing service are vital as we enter the challenging, but exciting time of digitisation within the Trust.
The successful candidate will be educated to a good standard, have a strong administration background, and have a passion for working within a caring NHS environment. Experience of in-house systems, Medway PAS, Careflow and Patient flow would be an advantage, but not essential as full training will be given.
Full time hours are 0800-1600 Monday to Friday
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
Based within a busy ward environment, you will be working alongside clinical staff assisting them with their admin duties, including patient discharge letters which are completed when patients are deemed medically fit for discharge. This is a pivotal role embedded within the ward areas and allows our clinicians to spend more time with their patients. Previous administrative experience and a proactive approach to a rapidly changing service are vital as we enter the challenging, but exciting time of digitisation within the Trust.
Full time hours are 0800-1600 Monday to Friday
Job description
Job responsibilities
Based within a busy ward environment, you will be working alongside clinical staff assisting them with their admin duties, including patient discharge letters which are completed when patients are deemed medically fit for discharge. This is a pivotal role embedded within the ward areas and allows our clinicians to spend more time with their patients. Previous administrative experience and a proactive approach to a rapidly changing service are vital as we enter the challenging, but exciting time of digitisation within the Trust.
Full time hours are 0800-1600 Monday to Friday
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Level Education
- Good understanding of all Microsoft Office Packages
- High level in admin experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of a busy and demanding office/admin/clinical environment
- Experience in working to tight deadlines under high pressure
- Knowledge of Medway system
- nowledge of Careflow & Patient Flow Systems
Desirable
- Experience of Working in the NHS
- Knowledge of Medical terminology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Level Education
- Good understanding of all Microsoft Office Packages
- High level in admin experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of a busy and demanding office/admin/clinical environment
- Experience in working to tight deadlines under high pressure
- Knowledge of Medway system
- nowledge of Careflow & Patient Flow Systems
Desirable
- Experience of Working in the NHS
- Knowledge of Medical terminology
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
