Job summary
To support the administrative functions within the Cardiology Teams at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.
This post will be based within the Cardiology Department and flexibility to work in all sections of the business group in terms of admin and reception duties
Main duties of the job
Scanning of referral letters to the appropriate trust systems.
Retrieval of referrals and clinicians notes from the above scanning systems.
To provide admin support across the departments (Respiratory and Cardiology) by printing worklists off the Trust Systems.
Joint team working to ensure workloads across the department/Business group are prioritised and up to date.
Process referrals on the Patient Administration System.
Answer general telephone enquiries and direct enquiries to the appropriate staff or department so they can be resolved.
Booking patients on Solus
Sort and distribute incoming post and faxes to the relevant teams.
Prepare out-going mail ensuring all patient correspondence has the appropriate paperwork enclosed in the envelope.
Covering the reception areas across the business group as appropriate.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Scanning of referral letters to the appropriate trust systems.
Retrieval of referrals and clinicians notes from the above scanning systems.
To provide admin support across the departments (Respiratory and Cardiology) by printing worklists off the Trust Systems.
Joint team working to ensure workloads across the department/Business group are prioritised and up to date.
Process referrals on the Patient Administration System.
Answer general telephone enquiries and direct enquiries to the appropriate staff or department so they can be resolved.
Booking patients on Solus
Sort and distribute incoming post and faxes to the relevant teams.
Prepare out-going mail ensuring all patient correspondence has the appropriate paperwork enclosed in the envelope.
Covering the reception areas across the business group as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Scanning of referral letters to the appropriate trust systems.
Retrieval of referrals and clinicians notes from the above scanning systems.
To provide admin support across the departments (Respiratory and Cardiology) by printing worklists off the Trust Systems.
Joint team working to ensure workloads across the department/Business group are prioritised and up to date.
Process referrals on the Patient Administration System.
Answer general telephone enquiries and direct enquiries to the appropriate staff or department so they can be resolved.
Booking patients on Solus
Sort and distribute incoming post and faxes to the relevant teams.
Prepare out-going mail ensuring all patient correspondence has the appropriate paperwork enclosed in the envelope.
Covering the reception areas across the business group as appropriate.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent Communication skills
- Remain calm under pressure
Desirable
- Confident and Enthusiastic
Experience
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work both as part of a team and on own initiative
Desirable
- General Office Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education 5 GCES Grades A-C or Relevant experience of office/administrative procedures.
Knowledge
Essential
- Keyboard skills and IT skills
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent Communication skills
- Remain calm under pressure
Desirable
- Confident and Enthusiastic
Experience
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work both as part of a team and on own initiative
Desirable
- General Office Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education 5 GCES Grades A-C or Relevant experience of office/administrative procedures.
Knowledge
Essential
- Keyboard skills and IT skills
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).
