Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to work within our busy Anti-Coagulant service at Barnet Hospital. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and be able to work independently, as part of team and will lead on the digitisation of the service. Attention to detail and the ability to work to strict quality and performance deadlines is an essential. The successful candidate is required to be able to demonstrate Trust values, and meet the responsibilities of the job description and person specification. If you believe you meet these criteria and would like to join the Royal Free at this time, we would be interested in receiving your application.(This role is a part-time on-site role position only, the successful candidate will be required to required to work exclusively from our Barnet Hospital Anticoagulation Office)Please also ensure you read the job description and person specification for more information about the job role and how to be successful for the role.
Main duties of the job
Work as part of the Anticoagulation team to ensure that all administrative functions for patients from the time of GP referral to the time of discharge are coordinated in line with specific care pathway instructions to facilitate the smooth running of the patients' journey. Where a patient has multiple specialist needs, assist the patient in coordinatingtheir pathways to reduce multiple appointments across the Trust.? To provide administrative support to the Nurse Consultant and Clinician Nurse Specialists? Act as a single point of contact for patients within your remit. Present a professional image for the service at all times and ensure the provision of a comprehensive, world class administration service to patients, relatives/carers, clinicians and external agencies.? Work as part of a team within a dedicated speciality/patient group to ensure that all administrative functions for patients from the time of GP referral to the time of discharge are coordinated in line with specific care pathway instructions to facilitate the smooth running of the patients' journey.
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 link https://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 and professional qualifications
Essential
- RSA 2 or RSA 3 word processing/typing or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- English and Maths at GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable
- Diploma level qualification or equivalent experience
- Courses / further study attended to demonstrate evidence of personal development
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with the public and/or patients in a healthcare environment
- Experience of interaction with all levels of staff Experience of interaction with all levels of staff
- Previous administrative and organisational experience
- Experience of dealing with non-routine and complex problems
Desirable
- Experience of managing and prioritising own workload and working to deadlines
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent customer care practice, being polite, sympathetic, patient and diplomatic
- Understanding patient confidentiality
- Knowledge of Cerner
Desirable
- Awareness of National and Trust pathway targets (such as 18 week RTT target)
- Ability to confidently interact and share knowledge with staff at all levels
- Proof of continuous learning and development
- Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
- Ability to use databases
Personal qualities and attributes
Essential
- Ability to maintain excellent communication channels and good customer services
- Maintain a high level of professionalism in manner
- Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative to prioritise tasks
- Good interpersonal skills having a friendly and approachable manner
- Proactive, forward-thinking, quick problem solving attitude
Others
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to accommodate peaks and troughs of activity
- Team work and ability to develop strong collaborative working relationships within different teams and relevant administrative, clinical and management staff
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Reliability - good time keeping
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education and professional qualifications
Essential
- RSA 2 or RSA 3 word processing/typing or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- English and Maths at GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable
- Diploma level qualification or equivalent experience
- Courses / further study attended to demonstrate evidence of personal development
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with the public and/or patients in a healthcare environment
- Experience of interaction with all levels of staff Experience of interaction with all levels of staff
- Previous administrative and organisational experience
- Experience of dealing with non-routine and complex problems
Desirable
- Experience of managing and prioritising own workload and working to deadlines
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent customer care practice, being polite, sympathetic, patient and diplomatic
- Understanding patient confidentiality
- Knowledge of Cerner
Desirable
- Awareness of National and Trust pathway targets (such as 18 week RTT target)
- Ability to confidently interact and share knowledge with staff at all levels
- Proof of continuous learning and development
- Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
- Ability to use databases
Personal qualities and attributes
Essential
- Ability to maintain excellent communication channels and good customer services
- Maintain a high level of professionalism in manner
- Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative to prioritise tasks
- Good interpersonal skills having a friendly and approachable manner
- Proactive, forward-thinking, quick problem solving attitude
Others
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to accommodate peaks and troughs of activity
- Team work and ability to develop strong collaborative working relationships within different teams and relevant administrative, clinical and management staff
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Reliability - good time keeping
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).
