About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Urology Secretarial / Waiting List Officer Team based at Stepping Hill Hospital. As a member of the team, you will assist with managing waiting lists for elective surgery and working in accordance with Government Access targets to ensure patients are treated in line with Trust Access policies. You will also provide an effective and efficient Senior Medical Secretary role to named Consultants within the service.
This post is varied and includes contact with patients and many Health Care Professionals.
We are looking for an individual with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in an environment where demands and priorities change quickly. You must be well organised, able to work on your own initiative and demonstrate confidence in independent decision making.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for providing a comprehensive and effective secretarial, waiting list and administrative service to a Consultant (s) and their medical team.
To administrate waiting lists and organise patient admissions and pre-operative appointments.
To undertake the audio-typing of clinical and non-clinical correspondence within their specialty area.
The post holder will be required to use computerised systems such as Patient Centre, Advantis and the Big Hand Digital dictation system.
The successful candidate will possess excellent organisation, communication, typing skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays NHS pension scheme membership Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further NHS Staff discounts Cycle to work scheme Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education Essential
5 GCSE's or equivalent including Maths and English
Desirable
ECDL
Knowledge Essential
Microsoft Word Understanding of patient pathway of care through an acute hospital setting Medical terminology
Desirable
Microsoft Excel PAS, TheatreMan Waiting list management Patient pathway management 18 Week ePTL Digital Dictation Systems Understanding of patient pathway of care through an acute hospital setting
Experience Essential
Supervision/delegation of tasks Working in a team Maintain confidentiality Previous NHS experience
Desirable
Advanced keyboard skills Audio typing
Skills Essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to prioritise Reliable and works to high standards Adaptable to change Sensitive and caring Able to work on own initiative Excellent organisational and time management skills
Desirable
Problem solving
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 Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)