Job summary
We are looking for a Urology Co-Coordinator to join our busy team at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital. This role involves working as part of a team within the Urology Waiting List office.
We are a hard working friendly and flexible team, meeting ever changing demands and require someone of a similar nature. The successful candidate will be hard working and able to use initiative.
In return we can offer full training and will actively help support career progression if desired.
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will have the following skills & experience:
- Experienced administrator who can work autonomously and within a team.
- Great organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise your workload effectively.
- Can problem solve while putting the patient first.
- Ability to plan ahead and suggest improvements to the service.
- Excellent communication skills with a professional and friendly manner.
- High levels of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Understanding of the sensitivity in the nature of work they're carrying out and dealing with patient matters in the strictest of confidence.
- A flexible and friendly working approach.
- An understanding of NHS targets.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Skills & experience
Essential
- Ability to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines.
- Ability to communicate with, coordinate and liaise with a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to remain calm in a busy environment whilst working under pressure
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to undertake basic surveys or audits as necessary for own work
- Ability to use own initiative but mainly working within prescribed administrative procedures
Desirable
- Understanding of patient access targets
Other Requirements
Essential
- Upholds and models the Trust values and behaviours. Reliable and flexible in approach and attitude
Desirable
- Desire to contribute in order to improve the quality of the service provided
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent including Maths and English.
Desirable
Personal & Professional Attributes
Essential
Desirable
- Previous PAS experience. Processing of confidential information (Data Protection Act 1998
Person Specification
Skills & experience
Essential
- Ability to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines.
- Ability to communicate with, coordinate and liaise with a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to remain calm in a busy environment whilst working under pressure
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to undertake basic surveys or audits as necessary for own work
- Ability to use own initiative but mainly working within prescribed administrative procedures
Desirable
- Understanding of patient access targets
Other Requirements
Essential
- Upholds and models the Trust values and behaviours. Reliable and flexible in approach and attitude
Desirable
- Desire to contribute in order to improve the quality of the service provided
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent including Maths and English.
Desirable
Personal & Professional Attributes
Essential
Desirable
- Previous PAS experience. Processing of confidential information (Data Protection Act 1998
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).
