Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Respiratory Physiology Administrator/Receptionist

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Job summary

The post is within the Respiratory Physiology department to supportthe team of specialised Respiratory Physiologists with the Sleep Service.

Main duties of the job

Provide a professional, efficient and effective administrative and clericalservice to the Respiratory Department.

Providing effective communication to both patients and staff in order to ensure the smooth running of the Respiratory Physiology services which enhances patient care throughout.

Use multiple computer systems as required within the department such as Allscripts, PAS, Tomcat database, MS Office.

Ensure that the professional image and high standards of the Trust aremaintained at all times.

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.

The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.

The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.

We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.

Details

Date posted

17 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

359-6026480-T3-A

Job locations

Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (Cross Site)

Maidstone / Tunbridge Wells

ME16 9QQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace.Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Interview Date: TBC

Job description

Job responsibilities

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace.Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Interview Date: TBC

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Good standard of general education
  • NVQ 3 or equivalent experience (2/3years)
  • Good level of written & spoken English

Desirable

  • Keyboard Qualification
  • Experience using hospital booking systems

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Organisation skills.

Desirable

  • Basic medical terminology
  • Ability to create and maintain excel spread sheet skills

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills, including verbal skills and telephone manner
  • Organisation skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
  • Accurate data entry

Desirable

  • Proven reception experience
  • Previous NHS/healthcare experience
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Good standard of general education
  • NVQ 3 or equivalent experience (2/3years)
  • Good level of written & spoken English

Desirable

  • Keyboard Qualification
  • Experience using hospital booking systems

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Organisation skills.

Desirable

  • Basic medical terminology
  • Ability to create and maintain excel spread sheet skills

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills, including verbal skills and telephone manner
  • Organisation skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
  • Accurate data entry

Desirable

  • Proven reception experience
  • Previous NHS/healthcare experience

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (Cross Site)

Maidstone / Tunbridge Wells

ME16 9QQ


Employer's website

https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (Cross Site)

Maidstone / Tunbridge Wells

ME16 9QQ


Employer's website

https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Anna Powell

anna.powell@nhs.net

07514984256

Details

Date posted

17 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

359-6026480-T3-A

Job locations

Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (Cross Site)

Maidstone / Tunbridge Wells

ME16 9QQ


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