Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Pathology Department. We are looking to recruit a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Co-ordinator within the Histology Office at Royal Stoke University Hospital. The post holder is required to prepare materials for Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve liaising with other departments, accessing and maintaining records, and the retrieval of slides and reports from departmental filing systems. The post holder will alert the consultants of any outstanding work, drawing cases to their attention ensuring slides are available to facilitate review at MDT meetings in a timely manner. The post holder would be expected to file reports, blocks and slides, maintain existing filing systems and participate in the scanning of records and request cards. The post holder will be expected to request, pack and dispatch blocks and slides to and from external agencies. The post holder will be expected to collate and prepare Histology reports for posting.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
Following an NHSI initiative to establish 29 Pathology networks across England the University Hospital of North Midlands is currently working closely with Mid and East Cheshire NHS Trusts to establish a Pathology network across Staffordshire and Cheshire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full role details.
Please contact us if you require more information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full role details.
Please contact us if you require more information about the role.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 2 GCSE's at grade C or above in English and Maths or equivalent.
- OCR or equivalent in working with Excel, Word and Outlook (or equivalent software)
Desirable
- NVQ II in Business Administration or Customer Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Microsoft Office including Outlook
- Experience of computerised/manual filing systems
- Experience in clinical administration
Desirable
- 12 months administration and clerical experience
- Experience of Electronic Patient Systems
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to solve problems on own initiative with minimum supervision
- Demonstrable customer care skills including professional telephone manner
- Ability to adhere to policies and procedures
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Desirable
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 2 GCSE's at grade C or above in English and Maths or equivalent.
- OCR or equivalent in working with Excel, Word and Outlook (or equivalent software)
Desirable
- NVQ II in Business Administration or Customer Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Microsoft Office including Outlook
- Experience of computerised/manual filing systems
- Experience in clinical administration
Desirable
- 12 months administration and clerical experience
- Experience of Electronic Patient Systems
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to solve problems on own initiative with minimum supervision
- Demonstrable customer care skills including professional telephone manner
- Ability to adhere to policies and procedures
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Desirable
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hosptial
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
