Receptionist - Theatre
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Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join our busy Main Theatre Admin, to provide reception and administrative support on a Part Time basis of 20 hours per week, primarily 13:00-17:00 Monday to Friday.
You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and IT experience. It is essential that the candidate is able to work within a multidisciplinary team, have a friendly and professional disposition and possess time management skills.
Main duties of the job
To accurately input patient data into electronic theatre data systems. Act as reception for Theatre.
Maintain records of visitors to the department.
Deal with telephone and other enquiries to the Theatre department quickly and effectively in a professional manner.
Checking and confirming Patient Hospital Numbers using Lorenzo. Producing Patient Labels for Theatre using Lorenzo.
Ensure changes to lists have been authorized by the Theatre Floor Coordinator and are communicated to recovery, the Anaesthetic room and the theatre concerned.
Update and amend Theatre Man when requested by Senior Theatre Staff.
Collect and return patients to the ward if department is short of relevant staff. Arrange for transportation of medical equipment and specimens between sites.
Responsible for maintaining accurate records of equipment loaned to other hospitals.
Adhere to the theatre and Trust policies when sending specimens to other departments.
Managing patient notes in line with information governance principles.
To carry out any other Administration duties as required by the Theatre Department
Required to work on own initiative and as part of a team, planning and prioritising own workload
Provide continuity of service in the absence of work colleagues
Be flexible to the needs of the department and undertake any other duties as appropriate to the post.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Details
Date posted
04 August 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
Depending on experience pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
390-T&A-BR-0757
Job locations
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford Essex
CM1 7ET
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford Essex
CM1 7ET
Employer's website
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