University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Dermatology Admissions Booking Officer

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Dermatology surgical admissions team based primarily at Christchurch Hospital.

Reporting to the Operational Manager, the role comprises all administrative procedures associated with the admission of elective, planned, diagnostic and cancer patients in order to contribute to the delivery of waiting time targets for all admissions.

The successful applicant will be a reliable, hard working person who has high standards and likes to do an excellent job where making a difference is what drives you most and you are passionate about providing high quality patient care.

Additional contact information

Lisa Dickinson - Lisa.Dickinson@uhd.nhs.uk

Base Location: Christchurch Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

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.

There is a possible planned move for this service during Autumn 2025, when this role and base of work will relocate to Poole site. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the post holder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.

Details

Date posted

07 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

153-ME03090

Job locations

Christchurch Hospital

Christchurch

BH23 2JX


Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with members of the public
  • Previous clerical experience within a busy office

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a health care setting
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Knowledge of the 18 week Referral to Treatment pathway

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

  • Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
  • Ability to work in a demanding environment, working under pressure and to strict deadlines
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Basic keyboard skills
  • Basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with members of the public
  • Previous clerical experience within a busy office

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a health care setting
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Knowledge of the 18 week Referral to Treatment pathway

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

  • Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
  • Ability to work in a demanding environment, working under pressure and to strict deadlines
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Basic keyboard skills
  • Basic Microsoft Word and Excel 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

Christchurch Hospital

Christchurch

BH23 2JX


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

Christchurch Hospital

Christchurch

BH23 2JX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Surgical Admissions Officer

Katie Garside

katie.garside@uhd.nhs.uk

03000195237

Details

Date posted

07 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

153-ME03090

Job locations

Christchurch Hospital

Christchurch

BH23 2JX


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