Colposcopy Administrator

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for the management of the administrative aspects of the colposcopy service, based in the Womens Unit. The postholder will need to be able to communicate well with patients and their relatives, the general public and a wide range of multi-professional staff, internal and external to the Trust. A versatile approach is essential and the ability to cope with a large number of different tasks simultaneously is a prerequisite of this post.

Main duties of the job

The Womens Unit is a very busy speciality, undertaking colposcopy clinics run by medical and nurse colposcopists, Outpatient hysteroscopy and Myosure, Vulval, Pessary service, Manual Vacuum Aspiration and Recurrent Miscarriage Clinics. Thus the Unit aims to provide procedures that aid in investigating, treating and improving Womens Health. The various clinics are run by either doctors or nurse specialists and supported by health care assistants.

The post holder will support the work of the clinicians and nursing staff within the department working closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and other departments.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Date posted

28 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-PSC-0107R-B

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification, for more information please contact Alison Roberts - alison.roberts37@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification, for more information please contact Alison Roberts - alison.roberts37@nhs.net

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A good standard of general education to GCSE level (including English Language at Grade C or above) or equivalent
I.T literacy Computer skills - knowledge and ability to administer Microsoft Office applications. Word, Excel, Outlook

Desirable

NVQ Level 2/3 Business Administration Knowledge and understanding of Health Care PAS systems

Experience

Essential

Previous administration/ office management experience
Secretarial procedures

Desirable

NHS Experience
Audio typing experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A good standard of general education to GCSE level (including English Language at Grade C or above) or equivalent
I.T literacy Computer skills - knowledge and ability to administer Microsoft Office applications. Word, Excel, Outlook

Desirable

NVQ Level 2/3 Business Administration Knowledge and understanding of Health Care PAS systems

Experience

Essential

Previous administration/ office management experience
Secretarial procedures

Desirable

NHS Experience
Audio typing experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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