Waiting List Co-ordinator

Northampton General Hospital

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Job summary

Endoscopy Inpatient waiting list co-ordinator

General medicine are looking for a full time Inpatient co-ordinator within our Endoscopy department. The position is Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week / 08.30-16.30. Working within a small dynamic team, we would welcome someone who enjoys a face past environment with a positive attitude.

For further information please contact Louise Skipworth 01604 523395

Main duties of the job

To ensure that the correct administration procedures are followed and all relevant letters, prep and related information as required for the department is sent out in a timely manner i.e. confirmation letters etc.To deal with enquiries on behalf of the Clinical Teams either by telephone, personal contact or correspondence, within agreed limits and take appropriate action, i.e. ensure appropriate documentation is available.

Assist with the effective management of patient pathway and ensuring that all necessary appointments, including inpatients, lists, waiting list etc. are organised arranged in an appropriate time frame, ensure that lists are utilised to capacity, diagnostics and tests are processed as requested and that patientsreceive timely treatment thus meeting the Trust and national standards when required.

Assist with the coordination of lists to ensure effective time management.

Assist with ensuring the relevant databases and patient information systems are up to date. Assist the clinical teams and on receipt of test/investigations results

Provide general administrative services including photocopying, filing, faxing and other office routines.

Ensure all correspondence and documentation is filed promptly and cross reference whenevernecessary.

About us

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Date posted

15 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

265-6158325

Job locations

Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD


Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure that the correct administration procedures are followed and all relevant letters ,prep and related information as required for the department is sent out in a timely manner ie confirmation letters etc.To deal with enquiries on behalf of the Clinical Teams either by telephone, personal contact or correspondence, within agreed limits and take appropriate action, i.e. ensure appropriate documentation is available.

Assist with the effective management of patient pathway and ensuring that all necessary appointments, including inpatients, lists, waiting list etc. are organised arranged in an appropriate time frame, ensure that lists are utilised to capacity, diagnostics and tests are processed as requested and that patients receive timely treatment thus meeting the Trust and national standards when required.

Assist with the coordination of lists to ensure effective time management.

Assist with ensuring the relevant databases and patient information systems are up to date.Assist the clinical teams and on receipt of test/investigations results

Provide general administrative services including photocopying, filing, faxing and other office routines.

Ensure all correspondence and documentation is filed promptly and cross reference whenever necessary.

Prepare and collate statistical information as required and input to database if appropriate, in conjunction with Trust requirements.

Ensure that relevant health records are available to the Clinical Team when required and anticipate demand wherever possible.

Receive and sort daily post, date stamp and distribute as appropriate.

Assist the process of patient tracking including booking all necessary appointments, chasing results, waiting lists and ensuring that patients receive timely treatment up to the point of discharge when required.

Liaise with other hospital departments, GPs and other health care agencies when required.

Assist and help colleagues when the need arises.

Provide cross-cover within administration team during absence and follow relevant organisational policies such as notification of sickness absence and participation in individual appraisal.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure that the correct administration procedures are followed and all relevant letters ,prep and related information as required for the department is sent out in a timely manner ie confirmation letters etc.To deal with enquiries on behalf of the Clinical Teams either by telephone, personal contact or correspondence, within agreed limits and take appropriate action, i.e. ensure appropriate documentation is available.

Assist with the effective management of patient pathway and ensuring that all necessary appointments, including inpatients, lists, waiting list etc. are organised arranged in an appropriate time frame, ensure that lists are utilised to capacity, diagnostics and tests are processed as requested and that patients receive timely treatment thus meeting the Trust and national standards when required.

Assist with the coordination of lists to ensure effective time management.

Assist with ensuring the relevant databases and patient information systems are up to date.Assist the clinical teams and on receipt of test/investigations results

Provide general administrative services including photocopying, filing, faxing and other office routines.

Ensure all correspondence and documentation is filed promptly and cross reference whenever necessary.

Prepare and collate statistical information as required and input to database if appropriate, in conjunction with Trust requirements.

Ensure that relevant health records are available to the Clinical Team when required and anticipate demand wherever possible.

Receive and sort daily post, date stamp and distribute as appropriate.

Assist the process of patient tracking including booking all necessary appointments, chasing results, waiting lists and ensuring that patients receive timely treatment up to the point of discharge when required.

Liaise with other hospital departments, GPs and other health care agencies when required.

Assist and help colleagues when the need arises.

Provide cross-cover within administration team during absence and follow relevant organisational policies such as notification of sickness absence and participation in individual appraisal.

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE 3 level of education, training or experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of a range of administration duties and procedures
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Courteous, tactful and efficient telephone manner at all times
  • Proficient in Microsoft packages including Word, Excel & Outlook
  • Experience of database systems
  • Experience of working in a busy office environment
  • Planning and organisational skills to plan straightforward tasks
  • Advanced keyboard skills
  • Analytical and judgement skills for problem solving
  • Work well as part of a team

Desirable

  • Experience of working in the NHS

Skills

Essential

  • Developed attention to detail and accuracy
  • Organisational skills and the ability to work methodically and prioritise
  • Ability to cope under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Ability to help build effective working relationships at all levels within and outside of the hospital
  • Ability to communicate with all levels of staff including Clinicians, junior medical staff, practitioners, Managers and others as required
  • Able to maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Ability to cope under pressure and meet deadlines

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Confident to establish and maintain good working relationships at all levels
  • Empathetic approach, understanding the needs of the patients and apply a tact and sensitive manner
  • Able to self-motivate
Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE 3 level of education, training or experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of a range of administration duties and procedures
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Courteous, tactful and efficient telephone manner at all times
  • Proficient in Microsoft packages including Word, Excel & Outlook
  • Experience of database systems
  • Experience of working in a busy office environment
  • Planning and organisational skills to plan straightforward tasks
  • Advanced keyboard skills
  • Analytical and judgement skills for problem solving
  • Work well as part of a team

Desirable

  • Experience of working in the NHS

Skills

Essential

  • Developed attention to detail and accuracy
  • Organisational skills and the ability to work methodically and prioritise
  • Ability to cope under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Ability to help build effective working relationships at all levels within and outside of the hospital
  • Ability to communicate with all levels of staff including Clinicians, junior medical staff, practitioners, Managers and others as required
  • Able to maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Ability to cope under pressure and meet deadlines

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Confident to establish and maintain good working relationships at all levels
  • Empathetic approach, understanding the needs of the patients and apply a tact and sensitive manner
  • Able to self-motivate

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD


Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD


Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Administration Manager

Louise Skipworth

louise.skipworth@nhs.net

01604523395

Date posted

15 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

265-6158325

Job locations

Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD


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