Job summary
We are currently looking to appoint a Trainee Clinical Administration Officer (CAO) to work in the Child Health Department in the Den within the Family Care Division.
The successful candidate is expected to build on their skill sets to develop advanced skills commensurate with their responsibilities by the end of an 18-month period.
Excellent organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure are essential requirements together with great attention to detail for ensuring data is recorded accurately onto the patient administration system to manage the booking of designated follow up clinics after discharge.
To be successful in this role you will possess GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths, excellent keyboard skills and have relevant office experience. You must have effective communication skills and be adaptable to meet the service needs.
Knowledge of medical terminology, customer care and previous NHS experience are also desirable.
Main duties of the job
The main emphasis of this role is to provide a robust and varied admin service to the Child Health Care Unit.
Initially, duties will include filing of reports/correspondence in patient' case notes, accurately maintaining electronic records, answering the telephone, and general/audio typing basic CAO instructions.
On completion of an 18-month training programme, duties will include actioning complex instructions, monitoring outstanding diagnostic test results where applicable, actively manage patient RTT pathways within local and national targets, and provide cross-cover for other CAOs.
Please see Job description for main duties of the job in attachments
About us
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak and North East Derbyshire districts, with a workforce of around 5,000 staff.
We are committed to working with our partners in Health and Social Care to deliver long term financial sustainability and resilience in our performance to ensure we provide high quality services and excellent patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Educated to GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent)
- Excellent keyboard skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with telephone enquiries
- Experience of dealing with the general public
- Experience in working flexibly as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous healthcare experience
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work under pressure
Skill and Knowledge
Essential
- Numerate
- Literate
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Computer literacy
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to handle change
- Experience of the hospital's patient administration IT systems
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Team worker
- Adaptable
- Smart appearance
- Pleasant and courteous manner
Desirable
- Ability to work on own initiative
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Educated to GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent)
- Excellent keyboard skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with telephone enquiries
- Experience of dealing with the general public
- Experience in working flexibly as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous healthcare experience
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work under pressure
Skill and Knowledge
Essential
- Numerate
- Literate
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Computer literacy
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to handle change
- Experience of the hospital's patient administration IT systems
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Team worker
- Adaptable
- Smart appearance
- Pleasant and courteous manner
Desirable
- Ability to work on own initiative
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
