About this role
Job summary
A position has become available at the Kent & Canterbury Hospital as Pre-Surgical Preparation administration support in pre-assessment and the admission of planned patients for surgery.
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 successful candidate will work as a team member within the work environment of pre-surgical preparation. Administration is a vital part for our patient pathways this position will support both staff and patients for a smooth elective surgical pathway.
Providing person-centred, high quality and effective care is at the top of our agenda and we pride ourselves in demonstrating our values that people feel cared for, safe and confident that we are making a difference in everything we do.
Provide comprehensive administrative, clerical support to the Pre-surgical Preparation teams in pre-assessment and admissions lounges.
Work in a team based service providing support for each other and ensuring continuity of the service.
Retrieval of medical records for Pre-Assessment clinics, and booking patients for their Pre-Assessment appointments.
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
Qualification Essential
Computer literate including word and excel GCSE or equivalent maths and English
Skills and Experience Essential
Knowledge of up to date office practice Experience of working for and within a team Previous experience of working within a busy environment. Good standard of literacy and numeracy Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment Ability to quickly acquire new knowledge Ability to use own initiative but mainly working within prescribed administrative procedures
Desirable
Knowledge of medical terminology Previous experience and knowledge of Computer systems used within the trust Advanced computer systems awareness Previous NHS experience or experience in receptionist or administration work.
Personal/professional attributes Essential
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Other requirements Essential
To be aware of and adhere to the trust vision, mission and values Remain calm under pressure
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 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)