About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has come available to join the Maternity administration team based at Barnsley Hospital.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and hardworking person to join our team.
This role is fundamental in supporting patients on their journey into parenthood.
Working in a highly rewarding and fast paced department.
Job role is a full time position for 12 months.
Main duties of the job
Admin duties relating to the booking and checking in of antenatal appointments.
Taking patient queries.
Working with medical and midwifery staff to assist in patients antenatal journey's.
Creation of notes to support patient appointments.
About us
Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and employability.
At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit, ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.
We offer a friendly working environment where you will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.
For individuals who require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Please note we reserve the right to close positions early
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Clerical experience Reception experience Communicating efficiently with a wide range of people on the telephone and face to face
Desirable
Experience of dealing with the public Medical records experience Experience using CareFlow, CRIS and/or ICE
Values based Questions Essential
Please describe in around 100 words: Describe a situation when you have shown care and compassion at work.
Skills and Abilities Essential
Good organisational skills Basic keyboard skills Ability to work in a team and also independently Effective communication and interpersonal skills Good decision making / prioritising skills Flexible Ability to work to deadlines, paying attention to detail and quality of work. Organised and methodical Flexible Approachable Well-motivated
Knowledge and Awareness Essential
Health and Safety Confidentiality Risk management
Desirable
Knowledge of maternity records Knowledge of patient records
Qualifications Essential
Good general level of education to GCSE standard or equivalent To undertake further appropriate training to develop knowledge and skill as the post requires.
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.
Employer details Employer name Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)