Job summary
We are looking for an experienced administrator with the ability to work as part of a team to join our Ear, Nose and Throat Department to oversee the patient pathway from referral to treatment, along with other admin duties. The Ear, Nose and Throat Department is complex and busy, with the successful applicant being a key player in ensuring it runs smoothly and effectively. The role involves building effective working relationships with clinical staff, regular contact with patients and a keen attention to detail.
The role will be based at our Chase Farm site, this is subject to change and will require cross site covering.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
General admin and clerical duties including answering phones, dealing with patient/GP/ colleague enquiries. Managing generic email account, validating and managing patient pathways, monitoring Consultant annual leave and clinic cancellations and actioning your EPR message centre.
To be successful in this role:
- You will have excellent written and communication skills- You will have a good telephone manner- You will have sound organisational skills- You will be able to work both in a team environment and autonomously- You will be expected to input data on the Cerner patient records system and/or database system and therefore excellent data entry skills are required.
Refer to job description and person specification for more info
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
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths at GCSE level or equivalent
- RSA 2 or RSA 3 word processing/typing or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Desirable
- Courses / further study attended to demonstrate evidence of personal development
- Diploma level qualification or equivalent experience
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 dealing with non-routine and complex problems
- Previous administrative and organisational experience
Desirable
- Experience of managing and prioritising own workload and working to deadlines
Others
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Ability to work flexibly to accommodate peaks and troughs of activity
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
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths at GCSE level or equivalent
- RSA 2 or RSA 3 word processing/typing or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Desirable
- Courses / further study attended to demonstrate evidence of personal development
- Diploma level qualification or equivalent experience
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 dealing with non-routine and complex problems
- Previous administrative and organisational experience
Desirable
- Experience of managing and prioritising own workload and working to deadlines
Others
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Ability to work flexibly to accommodate peaks and troughs of activity
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
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).
