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.

The hours will cover Monday to Friday 4 hours a day starting after 14.00 - 18.00

Base Location: Bournemouth

Interview Date: TBC

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

25 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

153-SU03030-A

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 (Clinical Record Tracking

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

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

Knowledge

Essential

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

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

  • Approachable, pleasant telephone manner
  • Working on own initiative raising any issues with the supervisor
  • . Good communicator with all staff groups.

Language

Essential

  • Ability to speak English
  • Ability to write English to a standard

Qualifications

Essential

  • Typing/ Computer skills
Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Clerical experience in a hospital setting. Knowledge of e-Camis. CRT (Clinical Record Tracking

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

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

Knowledge

Essential

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

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

  • Approachable, pleasant telephone manner
  • Working on own initiative raising any issues with the supervisor
  • . Good communicator with all staff groups.

Language

Essential

  • Ability to speak English
  • Ability to write English to a standard

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 Admissions Team Lead

Eunice Longden

03000194366

Date posted

25 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

153-SU03030-A

Job locations

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Supporting documents

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