Ophthalmology Admissions Clerk

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Do you have any NHS experience and working to deadlines?

Working within the Ophthalmology Department, you'll provide a comprehensive service of booking patients into Consultant waiting lists, liaising with the Ophthalmology ward and the Theatre team.

We're looking for an enthusiastic, organised individual to join our busy team. There will be opportunities for you to further your knowledge and skills in this role.

What we can offer you in return:

  • Training and development opportunities
  • A friendly, supportive team
  • Generous NHS pension scheme
  • Discounts at selected restaurants/retailers

For a more detailed overview of the role and person specification please see the supporting documents.

Base Location: Bournemouth

Interview Date: 26th April 2024

Main duties of the job

The Suitable candidate will have excellent verbal and communication skills, work to deadlines of adding patients to the waiting lists and booking of patients in chronological order that meets the RTT guidance. Prepping of the hospital notes for the theatre sessions. Liaising with the ward to ensure beds are available for those patients who need it post surgery. Booking pre assessment appointments for the up and coming admission dates.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Date posted

02 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-SU02990

Job locations

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will involve building working relationships with your consultants, nurses, theatre staff and management.

For more details please read the job description that is attached

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will involve building working relationships with your consultants, nurses, theatre staff and management.

For more details please read the job description that is attached

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Clerical experience in a hospital setting, knowledge of E-Camis, CRT

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

  • Computer skills, organisational skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of IT systems within the Hospital Ecamis etc Microsoft Word Excel Ema

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

  • Approachable, pleasant telephone manner
  • Working on own initiative, raising any issues with the supervisor

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work well both independently and part of a team

Language

Essential

  • Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role

Qualifications

Essential

  • Typing / computer skills
Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Clerical experience in a hospital setting, knowledge of E-Camis, CRT

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

  • Computer skills, organisational skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of IT systems within the Hospital Ecamis etc Microsoft Word Excel Ema

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

  • Approachable, pleasant telephone manner
  • Working on own initiative, raising any issues with the supervisor

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work well both independently and part of a team

Language

Essential

  • Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role

Qualifications

Essential

  • Typing / computer skills

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 Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Ophthalmology Team Lead

Eunice Longden

03000194366

Date posted

02 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-SU02990

Job locations

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Supporting documents

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