About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity in Dermatology to become part of the waiting list co-ordinator team to be based at the Friends Dermatology Centre and the Kent and Canterbury hospital.
This is a new position to help schedule patients for their surgery dates, as well as work with the Dermatology team in achieving national and local targets.
The Friends Dermatology Centre is located at the Kent and Canterbury hospital within the 1937 building. The department has access to their own procedure rooms and a wide range of clinicians undertaking surgical lists. This is an exciting opportunity to join a flexible, dynamic and close working team.
Fixed term 12 months
1x full time 37.5 hour & 17.5 hours vacancy weekday & weekend working required
PLEASE NOTE - WE CANNOT OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. If you hold a Graduate/Post Study work visa, you will only be able to work this role fixed term until the expiry date of your visa.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be part of the Dermatology Team and will be responsible for the day to day compiling of waiting lists, the co-ordination of scheduling patients and the effective utilisation of theatre lists on a day-to-day basis. To ensure this is appropriately managed this will require providing and receiving complex and sensitive information. They will manage waiting lists ensuring compliance with local and national targets and the Trust's Patient Access Policy. The co-ordinator is responsible for the administrative role within the patients' pathway from the decision to treat electively, to the date of admission.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications and training Essential
NVQ Level 2, RSA Level 3 or equivalent. GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English.
Desirable
Computer literate
Skills and experience Essential
Advanced keyboard skills, with knowledge of Microsoft products. Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines. Ability to communicate with, co-ordinate and liaise with a multidisciplinary team Ability to remain calm in a busy environment whilst working under pressure. Able to analyse information and make the required judgements Effective use of IT systems, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent organisational skills. Ability to use own initiative Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
Medical terminology Previously waiting list experience
Knowledge of a range of secretarial work procedures and practice and waiting list experience Essential
Knowledge of a range of secretarial work procedures and practice and waiting list experience
Desirable
NVQ Level 2
Other Requirements Essential
The post holder will have access to confidential information that must not be divulged to any other unauthorised person at any time. This is in compliance with the Trust Data Protection Policy. Upholds and models the Trust values
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).
Employer details Employer name East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Kent and Canterbury Hospital
Canterbury
CT1 3NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)