Job summary
To support the work of the screening office team by accurate, efficient and timelyexecution of essential operational activities that support inviting women for breastscreening and the scheduling of clinics and appointments, under the direction of theLead Scheduling Officer.To liaise closely with other Administration/Data Officers to ensure integration of functionsand facilitate providing cover for periods of short-term absence.All Screening Office Administration/Data Officers are expected to develop the knowledgeand ability to provide cover for key elements of each other's' work. The specific elementsto be covered by each Scheduling Officer will be specified by the Lead batching officer,who will also arrange appropriate training.To deliver support services that are in line with the Trust and NHS Breast ScreeningProgramme (NHSBSP) guidelines and targets.
Within the given area of responsibility to use experience and judgment to provideappropriate advice and guidance, referring to the Deputy Service Manager as necessary.Contribute and innovate as a member of the Breast Screening Service team.To lead on investigations into operational processes within the Breast Screening Unit asdirected by the Lead Scheduling officer.To act as a senior member of staff in relation to work based audits and process reviews.To provide operational support to the Lead Scheduling Officer and Deputy Service
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Scheduling Officer to support the London Breast Screening Programme Administration Hub . The Hub is an innovative initiative providing centralized administration support for the six breast screening services in London.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- EITS or Equivalent
- NVQ2 in Business Administration or Customer Care or equivalent
- Key Skills Level 2 in Literacy or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of undertaking detailed, intensive work in a busy administrative environment
- Experience of using information technology such as Word and Excel in work-related activities
Desirable
- Experience of dealing sensitively with client/patient concerns in emotive and distressing circumstances
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to use own skill and judgement to select the most appropriate action from a range of alternative approaches
- Able to sustain meticulous attention to accuracy and detail
- Good level of verbal and written communication
- Good interpersonal and listening skills
- Able to handle difficult and distressing situations effectively
- Able to prioritise own workload to set and meet deadlines
- Able to compose correspondence and reports
- Able to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Able to present information to others
- Able to influence, advise and motivate others
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- EITS or Equivalent
- NVQ2 in Business Administration or Customer Care or equivalent
- Key Skills Level 2 in Literacy or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of undertaking detailed, intensive work in a busy administrative environment
- Experience of using information technology such as Word and Excel in work-related activities
Desirable
- Experience of dealing sensitively with client/patient concerns in emotive and distressing circumstances
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to use own skill and judgement to select the most appropriate action from a range of alternative approaches
- Able to sustain meticulous attention to accuracy and detail
- Good level of verbal and written communication
- Good interpersonal and listening skills
- Able to handle difficult and distressing situations effectively
- Able to prioritise own workload to set and meet deadlines
- Able to compose correspondence and reports
- Able to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Able to present information to others
- Able to influence, advise and motivate others
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).
