About this role
Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic person to join our Therapies Team at Westmorland General Hospital as an Administration and Orthotics Officer.
Main duties of the job
Provision of the orthotics service including: day to day ordering and issuing of Orthotics, replacement /maintenance as necessary.
To be responsible for the management of clinic appointments, both initial and review, for the Orthotic service.
To communicate with the Orthotist regarding waiting list management.
To provide administrative support to the Therapy Services as required
About us
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on the advertised position and the principal job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification found under the supporting documents section. Additional information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be accessed on our website.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Basic numeracy and literacy (e.g. GCSE level at grade C and above)
- Willingness to learn procedures, techniques and demonstration of equipment relevant to Orthotics
Desirable
- Computer qualification e.g. EDCL
- Typing word processing at RSA level 3 of above
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in an office
- Experience / Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel
Desirable
- Previous work experience in clerical and admin duties within health / social care settings.
- Experience of work with the general public
Skills, Ability and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to manipulate information electronically e.g. computer programmes, databases.
- Ability to work independently to organise and complete / delegate admin tasks
- Ability to work as part of a team/s
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Understanding of professional conduct and confidentiality
Desirable
- Ability to communicate with patients with impaired communication abilities
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites and to community locations.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job
- Ability to comply with the Trust's policies.
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
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Westmorland General Hospital
Burton Road
Kendal
LA9 7RG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)