About this role
Job summary The neurology and stroke department is based at Leeds General Infirmary under the umbrella of Neurosciences.
Main duties of the job We have a small friendly welcoming admin team who work exceptionally hard to achieve the best patient journeys within the Neurology and Stroke Department .
We would welcome anyone who has a hard working ethic and willing to learn new skills .
About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description Job responsibilities Why you should join our Team
Neurology is part of the Neurosciences CSU based at Leeds General Infirmary. We work very closely with the Stroke Medicine and Neurophysiology departments too, with some cross cover of work.
We are a small, friendly group of 16 secretaries and 6 admin clerks covering 20 consultant neurologists and junior staff.
The department is always extremely busy but we have regular team get togethers to try and make sure everyone feels supported. Our consultants are also very friendly and very supportive of the whole team.
If you are hard working, , can meet deadlines and keep a cool head then this is the role for you!
What you will bring to the role Greet patients and visitors to the department, providing an efficient and courteous service, referring queries or concerns regarding patients and other visitors to the department to appropriate senior staff. To request and retrieve relevant information from the appropriate administration system (electronic or paper systems) as necessary including patient case notes. Check/enter patient and /or other details on the Patient Administration and other System General office work and any other duties assigned by the Supervisor/Team Leader or Manager, which may include:-Monitor and maintain appropriate/agreed levels of stock and non stock items, including stationery and office supplies ,maintain diaries for senior staff
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About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Desirable
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Experience Essential
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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 Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address Leeds General Infirmary
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 3EX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)