Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for conscientious, enthusiastic and highly motivated candidates to join the Gastroenterology / Hepatology administrative team at Hemel Hempstead Hospital.The post holder will work closely with the Hepatology Specialist Nurses, Gastroenterology consultants, their immediate colleagues, and other administrative and clinical members of the Gastroenterology service.
This post is 27 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicants will be providing a comprehensive and efficient administrative service to one or more of the Gastroenterology/ Hepatology consultants, nurses and secretarial team.
The successful applicant will ensure the day-to-day smooth running of the department through maintaining office systems including the development and maintenance of electronic booking systems. Adding patients to waiting list on PAS for Fibroscan procedure and booking appointment date. Booking, cancelling and rescheduling hepatology and gastroenterology nurses and consultants clinic appointments.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have key working relationships with Gastroenterology and HepatologyConsultants and Nursing team, Gastroenterology Secretarial Team, Endoscopy waiting list co-ordinators, Receptionists, patients and relatives, other administrative and clerical staff, AssistantService Manager and Assistant Divisional Manager. Externally working closely with GPs, patients and relatives.
The successful applicants will be providing a comprehensive and efficient administrative service to one or more of the Gastroenterology/ Hepatology consultants, nurses and secretarial team.
The successful applicant will ensure the day-to-day smooth running of the department through maintaining office systems including the development and maintenance of electronic booking systems.
Adding patients to waiting list on PAS for Fibroscan procedure and booking appointment date. Booking, cancelling and rescheduling hepatology and gastroenterology nurses and consultants clinic appointments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have key working relationships with Gastroenterology and HepatologyConsultants and Nursing team, Gastroenterology Secretarial Team, Endoscopy waiting list co-ordinators, Receptionists, patients and relatives, other administrative and clerical staff, AssistantService Manager and Assistant Divisional Manager. Externally working closely with GPs, patients and relatives.
The successful applicants will be providing a comprehensive and efficient administrative service to one or more of the Gastroenterology/ Hepatology consultants, nurses and secretarial team.
The successful applicant will ensure the day-to-day smooth running of the department through maintaining office systems including the development and maintenance of electronic booking systems.
Adding patients to waiting list on PAS for Fibroscan procedure and booking appointment date. Booking, cancelling and rescheduling hepatology and gastroenterology nurses and consultants clinic appointments.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- 4 GCSE (C and above) or equivalent
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages eg PowerPoint, Word, Excel and other IT skills acquired through training and practical experience
Knowledge:
Essential
- Experience working within an admin role
- Thorough knowledge of Patient access policy
- Knowledge of Health and Safety in the Workplace
- Understanding of the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act
- Proven analytical ability, calculating breach dates, using a range of toolkits
- Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative
- Proficient in the use of computer software packages, e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook
- Knowledge of Medical terminology
Desirable
- Understanding of what Hepatology stands for
Experience:
Essential
- Experience in a similar admin role
- Knowledge of software programs
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- 4 GCSE (C and above) or equivalent
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages eg PowerPoint, Word, Excel and other IT skills acquired through training and practical experience
Knowledge:
Essential
- Experience working within an admin role
- Thorough knowledge of Patient access policy
- Knowledge of Health and Safety in the Workplace
- Understanding of the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act
- Proven analytical ability, calculating breach dates, using a range of toolkits
- Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative
- Proficient in the use of computer software packages, e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook
- Knowledge of Medical terminology
Desirable
- Understanding of what Hepatology stands for
Experience:
Essential
- Experience in a similar admin role
- Knowledge of software programs
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).
