Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated dynamic and enthusiastic candidate to the role of Team Leader to oversee staff and service provision at Barnet Hospital. The post holder will supervise the team indirectly, troubleshoot any issues arising and liaise with the clinical Pathway manager & Assistant Service Manager, escalating as appropriate where additional support is required.
Onsite commitment only.
Main duties of the job
Are you an experienced team leader looking for an opportunity to make a real impact in healthcare? Do you have the skills to manage teams, improve processes, and ensure high-quality patient services? If so, we want to hear from you.
We are looking for a Team Leader for Cardiology Investigations to join our team, providing leadership, support, and service coordination across our Cardiology Diagnostic service at Barnet Hospital
This role is key to overseeing administrative operations, managing patient transport services, and ensuring high standards of data quality. You will supervise and support administrative teams, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of diagnostic clinics while working closely with the clinical pathway manager.
We are looking for someone who:
Is confident in leading teams and supporting staff developmentHas strong organisational and problem-solving skillsCan build positive working relationships across multiple sitesIs proactive in identifying opportunities for service improvementsIs committed to delivering high-quality patient services
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 team of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million 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 topFor more information please visithttps://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
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- RSA 2 or RSA 3 word processing/typing or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Desirable
- English and Maths at GCSE level or equivalent
- Courses / further study attended to demonstrate evidence of personal development
- Diploma level qualification or equivalent experience
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills with meticulous attention to detailto
- Excellent customer care practice, being polite, sympathetic, patient and di
Desirable
- Understanding patient confidentiality
- Knowledge of Cerner
- 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
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with the public and/or patients in a healthcare environment
- Previous administrative and organisational experience
- Experience of managing and prioritising own workload and working to deadlines
- DM01 management/supervision
- Management of Demand & Capacity
- RTT Training
Desirable
- Experience of interaction with all levels of staff
- Experience of dealing with non-routine and complex problems
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Personal Qualities & 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
- Team work and ability to develop strong collaborative working relationships within different teams and relevant administrative, clinical and management staff
- Reliability - good time keeping
- Ability to work without direct supervision
Desirable
- Ability to work flexibly to accommodate peaks and troughs of activity
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- RSA 2 or RSA 3 word processing/typing or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Desirable
- English and Maths at GCSE level or equivalent
- Courses / further study attended to demonstrate evidence of personal development
- Diploma level qualification or equivalent experience
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills with meticulous attention to detailto
- Excellent customer care practice, being polite, sympathetic, patient and di
Desirable
- Understanding patient confidentiality
- Knowledge of Cerner
- 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
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with the public and/or patients in a healthcare environment
- Previous administrative and organisational experience
- Experience of managing and prioritising own workload and working to deadlines
- DM01 management/supervision
- Management of Demand & Capacity
- RTT Training
Desirable
- Experience of interaction with all levels of staff
- Experience of dealing with non-routine and complex problems
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Personal Qualities & 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
- Team work and ability to develop strong collaborative working relationships within different teams and relevant administrative, clinical and management staff
- Reliability - good time keeping
- Ability to work without direct supervision
Desirable
- Ability to work flexibly to accommodate peaks and troughs of activity
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).
