Job summary
An exciting opportunity is available to join the Clinical Operations Teams as a Capacity Co-ordinator. You will be forward thinking, dynamic and highly motivated and comfortable both supporting and challenging others in equal measure. You will be a key player in the operational running of the Trust working alongside the Clinical Site Managers to provide a seamless 24/7, 365 days service.
Main duties of the job
Individuals will need to be organised, possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with competing pressures and priorities which will frequently change. This role will involve working closely with clinical ward areas across the Trust and the wider MDT involved with the safe, effective and timely provision of care on the wards and departments during the day, weekends and at night. You will work closely with other senior nurse bleep holders and Medical teams.
If you are an enthusiastic, energetic professional with the professional with the drive and passion to ensure that our patients have the very best experience whilst with us then we want to hear from you.Full flexibility is essential for this role - days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey.Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree Level Education or Equivalent Experience
Experience
Essential
- High personal standards of performance and professionalism.
- Capable of writing and completing reports.
- Evidence of self-initiative and proactive writing.
Desirable
- 1-2 years' experience in an administrative role
- Working across organisational boundaries and ability to work within a multi-professional framework.
- Capable of using and interrogating IT data systems in support of the discharge role.
Skills
Essential
- Good written & verbal communication skills
- Confident decision maker
- Ability to cope with frequent unpredictable interruptions and fast paced role
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships relationships
- IT Skills - Microsoft Word - Microsoft Office/Excel
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Mental Effort: Ability to cope with frequent unpredictable interruptions, which may lead to a change in task
- Working conditions: Occasional verbal aggression. Use of VDU for long periods
Desirable
- Able to exercise judgement when dealing with a range of staff and professionals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree Level Education or Equivalent Experience
Experience
Essential
- High personal standards of performance and professionalism.
- Capable of writing and completing reports.
- Evidence of self-initiative and proactive writing.
Desirable
- 1-2 years' experience in an administrative role
- Working across organisational boundaries and ability to work within a multi-professional framework.
- Capable of using and interrogating IT data systems in support of the discharge role.
Skills
Essential
- Good written & verbal communication skills
- Confident decision maker
- Ability to cope with frequent unpredictable interruptions and fast paced role
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships relationships
- IT Skills - Microsoft Word - Microsoft Office/Excel
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Mental Effort: Ability to cope with frequent unpredictable interruptions, which may lead to a change in task
- Working conditions: Occasional verbal aggression. Use of VDU for long periods
Desirable
- Able to exercise judgement when dealing with a range of staff and professionals
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).
