Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Bedfordshire Hospitals for an Elective Service Lead in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with attention to detail. Good communication and organisation skills are essential.
The post holder will be expected to undertake a wide range of duties to support the Senior Service Manager for Trauma & Orthopaedics and Vascular Surgery
Main duties of the job
- Work with the Senior Service Manager to manage services day-to-day
- Use tools to assist with monitoring and assessment of the capacity and demand for services and patient pathways, taking steps to optimise patient flow
- Manage the pathways for transferring of patients between sites as well as to other Trusts or Independent Sector Providers
- Develop effective working relationships with clinical staff, managers and other staff groups in order to ensure that the services are responsive to the needs of patients and external needs/pressures
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work with the Senior Service Manager to manage services day-to-day
- Use tools to assist with monitoring and assessment of the capacity and demand for services and patient pathways, taking steps to optimise patient flow
- Manage the pathways for transferring of patients between sites as well as to other Trusts or Independent Sector Providers
- Develop effective working relationships with clinical staff, managers and other staff groups in order to ensure that the services are responsive to the needs of patients and external needs/pressures
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work with the Senior Service Manager to manage services day-to-day
- Use tools to assist with monitoring and assessment of the capacity and demand for services and patient pathways, taking steps to optimise patient flow
- Manage the pathways for transferring of patients between sites as well as to other Trusts or Independent Sector Providers
- Develop effective working relationships with clinical staff, managers and other staff groups in order to ensure that the services are responsive to the needs of patients and external needs/pressures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in English and Maths (grade 4/C and above) or equivalent
- oNVQ Level 3 in Business Administration (or equivalent) or demonstrates an equivalent level of experience
- IT skills equivalent to RSA2
Experience
Essential
- oSubstantial NHS experience ; oExtensive previous administration experience
- oGood time management ; oAbility to prioritise own workload
- oExperience of data collection and analysis ; oGood computer skills including use of all Microsoft Office Packages
- RTT and validation experience
Desirable
- oMinute/note taking ; oShorthand
Knowledge
Essential
- oExcellent communication skills (written and oral) ; oAbility to accurately and efficiently input and retrieve information on a computerised system whilst adhering to complex local and national policies and guidelines
- oAble to work on own initiative ; oAbility to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- oStrong organisational skills ; oAnalytical skills
- oWorking knowledge of Databases ; oKnowledge of service improvement
Desirable
- oKnowledge of patient administration system (PAS) ; oKnowledge of clinical terminology ; oKnowledge of Health Service Circular (HSC) on Cancer performance targets
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in English and Maths (grade 4/C and above) or equivalent
- oNVQ Level 3 in Business Administration (or equivalent) or demonstrates an equivalent level of experience
- IT skills equivalent to RSA2
Experience
Essential
- oSubstantial NHS experience ; oExtensive previous administration experience
- oGood time management ; oAbility to prioritise own workload
- oExperience of data collection and analysis ; oGood computer skills including use of all Microsoft Office Packages
- RTT and validation experience
Desirable
- oMinute/note taking ; oShorthand
Knowledge
Essential
- oExcellent communication skills (written and oral) ; oAbility to accurately and efficiently input and retrieve information on a computerised system whilst adhering to complex local and national policies and guidelines
- oAble to work on own initiative ; oAbility to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- oStrong organisational skills ; oAnalytical skills
- oWorking knowledge of Databases ; oKnowledge of service improvement
Desirable
- oKnowledge of patient administration system (PAS) ; oKnowledge of clinical terminology ; oKnowledge of Health Service Circular (HSC) on Cancer performance targets
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).
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