Admissions Booking Officer - Trauma and Orthopaedics
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Admissions Officer in the Trauma and Orthopaedics Directorate at University Hospitals Dorset (UHD).
Trauma and Orthopaedics at UHD is a large and well established service. Trauma and paediatric surgery is undertaken on the Poole site, which is the largest fragility fracture centre in Europe with over 1200 patients attending per year requiring Neck or Femur surgery and a trauma bed base of over 100 beds. Elective orthopaedics is undertaken at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital with a dedicated ring fenced orthopaedic facility (the Derwent), which is supported by high acuity capacity in the main hospital. Elective operating capacity has recently been expanded with the establishment of a third theatre at the Derwent.
Key to the success and future of the Trauma and Orthopaedics Directorate are the close working relationships with the Dorset Integrated Care System, the UHD Strategy and Transformation Directorate and the Institute of Orthopaedic Research at Bournemouth University.
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.
Informal enquiries are welcome.
Base Location: Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
Expectations of the role
The successful candidate will join our well established admissions team and it is hoped they will be able to start as soon as possible.
Reporting to the Admissions Team Lead, the role comprises all administrative procedures associated with the admission of planned elective orthopaedic surgery in line with local and national targets.
The post holder will manage their own case load and maintain associated records.
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.
Details
Date posted
14 June 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-SU03270
Job locations
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Castle lane west
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Castle lane west
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
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