Job summary
The Dermatology Department has an exciting and varied role for a Dermatology Biopsy Scheduler on a fixed term full-time basis.
This vacancy requires interaction with patients, GPs, Consultants, and team members.
This is an opportunity to work in a fascinating specialty with a friendly team. Training and comprehensive support is provided.
Main duties of the job
This role is based at Watford General Hospital. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative and clerical service to the Dermatology Consultants, Nurses, and administrative staff.
You will act as a central point to ensure patients receive their biologic medication in a timely fashion.
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deal with telephone enquiries from GPs, patients, and staff in a courteous and diplomatic manner to ensure that appropriate messages are passed onto the relevant people in a timely fashion. To communicate highly sensitive information to patients / consultants.
Additionally you may be required to:
- To act as Biopsy Scheduler for the booking of dermatology biopsies and day case surgery at Watford General Hospital.
- To cover periods of leave or absence of Biopsy Scheduler based at Hemel Hempstead and St Albans.
- To code all dermatology procedures and nurse led activity.
- Managing biopsy room planner.
- Managing waiting lists for our longest waiters
- You will need to cancel/rebook Dermatology biopsy lists when necessary
You will also cover periods of leave or absence of within the team for other roles when required as well as cover at Hemel Hempstead and St Albans.
Experienced and committed, you will provide an efficient and comprehensive administrative service to the Consultants and multi-disciplinary team.
The successful applicant will need to have a good general level of education and meet the essential criteria outlined in the attached Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deal with telephone enquiries from GPs, patients, and staff in a courteous and diplomatic manner to ensure that appropriate messages are passed onto the relevant people in a timely fashion. To communicate highly sensitive information to patients / consultants.
Additionally you may be required to:
- To act as Biopsy Scheduler for the booking of dermatology biopsies and day case surgery at Watford General Hospital.
- To cover periods of leave or absence of Biopsy Scheduler based at Hemel Hempstead and St Albans.
- To code all dermatology procedures and nurse led activity.
- Managing biopsy room planner.
- Managing waiting lists for our longest waiters
- You will need to cancel/rebook Dermatology biopsy lists when necessary
You will also cover periods of leave or absence of within the team for other roles when required as well as cover at Hemel Hempstead and St Albans.
Experienced and committed, you will provide an efficient and comprehensive administrative service to the Consultants and multi-disciplinary team.
The successful applicant will need to have a good general level of education and meet the essential criteria outlined in the attached Person Specification.
Person Specification
Your application form will be scored against the skill requirement for this role
Essential
- Score 0 - does not meet the person specification, 1- reserved meets some person specification requirements 2 - Meets all person specification requirement
Person Specification
Your application form will be scored against the skill requirement for this role
Essential
- Score 0 - does not meet the person specification, 1- reserved meets some person specification requirements 2 - Meets all person specification requirement
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).
