About this role
Job summary
We are advertising for 1 x Cardiology Administrator for the Cardiology admin team. The role will be based at Barnet Hospital and occasionally at Chase farm hospital. The post holder will be expected to work dynamically across all areas of the service when required.
Main duties of the job
The Cardiology administrators are responsible for delivering a high standard of customer care to a wide range of client groups, including the clinic/ward's multi-disciplinary team, patients, relatives and their carers.
The post-holder must play a proactive role in collecting, investigating, verifying and recording a high standard of patient demographic and treatment data. The post holder must accurately and in a timely manner enter such information on the computerised patient information system, to ensure that the trust receives the appropriate level of income for patient activity, avoids the potential clinical risks inherent with inaccurate patient records and is compliant with national NHS targets (e.g. on data quality and length of patient wait).
The post-holder must undertake effective forward planning, to ensure that the administrative needs of the service are met and must carry out a range of effective administration processes to support the delivery of high quality patient care.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Previous experience of working with the public and/or patients in a healthcare environment Experience of interaction with all levels of staff
Desirable
Previous administrative and organisational experience Experience of managing and prioritising own workload and working to deadlines
Skills and aptitudes Essential
Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail Excellent customer care practice, being polite, sympathetic, patient and diplomatic Understanding patient confidentiality
Desirable
Knowledge of Cerner Awareness of National and Trust pathway targets (such as 18 week RTT target) Ability to confidently interact and share knowledge with staff at all levels Proof of continuous learning and development Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly Ability to use databases
Royal Free World Class Values Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education and professional qualifications Essential
English and Maths at GCSE level or equivalent Knowledge of medical terminology Good command of written English
Desirable
RSA Stage II/NVQ Level 2 in Administration or equivalent
Personal qualities and attributes Essential
Ability to maintain excellent communication channels and good customer services Maintain a high level of professionalism in manner Good interpersonal skills having a friendly and approachable manner Proactive, forward thinking, quick problem solving attitude
Other Essential
Team work and ability to develop strong collaborative working relationships within different teams and relevant administrative, clinical and management staff Ability to work without direct supervision Reliability - Good time keeping
Desirable
Ability to work flexibly to accommodate peaks and toughs of activity
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.
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Employer details Employer name Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Barnet and Chase Farm Hospital
Wellhouse Lane
Barnet
EN5 3DJ
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)