Job summary
A full-time Pre-admission Coordinator vacancy has arisen in the Preadmission Department.
To complement our dynamic admin team, you must be enthusiastic, well-organised and have excellent communication skills, as well as having passion for delivering excellent patient care to ensure our families have a positive experience.
If you are looking for a new challenge and enjoy working as part of a team in a busy admin environment, then we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Sarah Benboussad, Assistant Service Manager, 0121 333 6032.
Main duties of the job
Working in the Preadmission Department, you will liaise with patients, parents, carers, Healthcare Professionals, Medical Secretaries and Patient Administration Services to support safe admission of patients attending Birmingham Children's Hospital.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C or above - English
- GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C or above - Maths
- ECDL or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Level II or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant experience of working in the NHS
- Understanding of patient confidentiality
Desirable
- Understanding of Data Protection Act 1998
- Knowledge of electronic patient systems
Analytic and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Polite telephone manner
- Clear communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Decision making ability
- Self-motivated
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Reliable, dedicated, punctual, flexible
- Team Player
- Willingness to learn and develop in line with role expectations
- Ability to deal with sensitive situations
- Articulate/methodical
- Ability to work to deadlines
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C or above - English
- GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C or above - Maths
- ECDL or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Level II or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant experience of working in the NHS
- Understanding of patient confidentiality
Desirable
- Understanding of Data Protection Act 1998
- Knowledge of electronic patient systems
Analytic and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Polite telephone manner
- Clear communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Decision making ability
- Self-motivated
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Reliable, dedicated, punctual, flexible
- Team Player
- Willingness to learn and develop in line with role expectations
- Ability to deal with sensitive situations
- Articulate/methodical
- Ability to work to deadlines
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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