Endoscopy Unit Team Leader

Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Team Leader to join the Endoscopy team. The post holder should have excellent communication and leadership skills, be enthusiastic and committed to lead and support the administration staff. The post holder is to manage recruitment, performance issues, monitor waiting times, work allocation of staff and management of absence. We welcome applications from those who are compassionate, ambitious and has an eagerness to drive service quality and improvement.

The post-holder will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive administrative for the department. The post holder will provide leadership to the administrative & secretarial staff within the post holder's portfolio, which includes but is not limited to managing recruitment, overseeing appraisals and performance issues, management of absence and management of complaints. To be an expert & role model for the administrative team working closely with the Assistant Directorate Manager to ensure a positive working environment where every member of the team is given the opportunity to contribute and develop.

Main duties of the job

To plan the day to day workload and to ensure the workload is carried out efficiently within the required timescales, dependant on the ever changing needs of the service. Monitor the waiting times within the service. To lead on the team's administrative systems and processes and implement improvements to the service on an on-going basis. To provide a comprehensive administration service to Consultants and support teams. Ensure clinical correspondence is produced and distributed within acceptable timescales. To hold & chair regular team meetings, conduct regular 1:1s, participate in administrative team meetings, service development meetings, and any other relevant meetings across sites as required. To manage recruitment and selection.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by ourflexible working optionsand by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information -inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

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