Job summary
A vacancy has become available within the Orthopaedic Department.
We are looking for a hardworking, reliable person to join our team.
The successful person will need experience in patient centred/customer service environment and demonstrable administration skills.
The position is 37.5 hours per week.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of receiving the desired amount of applications.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this post is to provide a comprehensive administrative service within the Division of Surgery. The post holder's main duties will include planning, organising, directing and coordinating the work of the department.The Pathway Co-Coordinator will be expected to work with the minimum of supervision. They will be able to demonstrate flexibility and use own initiative to carry out duties in such a way as to make a direct and positive contribution to the organisation, thus enabling the Consultant and his/her team to utilise their time in an efficient and effective manner. The post holder will provide a confident professional service to all patients and their parents, whilst supporting them throughout their pathway of care. It is vital that confidentiality be maintained at all times. The post holder must adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures at all times.
About us
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is a provider of specialist health care to over 275,000 children and young people each year. In addition to the hospital site located in the West Derby area of Liverpool, Alder Hey has a presence in community outreach sites and, in collaboration with other providers, our clinicians help deliver care closer to patients' homes by holding local clinics at locations from Cumbria to Shropshire, in Wales and the Isle of Man. The Trust also provides inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs at our Alder Park building in the nearby borough of Sefton.
We currently have more than 4,000 staff working across our community and hospital sites. We're also a teaching and training hospital providing education and training to around 540 medical and over 500 nursing and allied health professional students each year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification.
The purpose of this post is to provide a comprehensive administrative service withinthe Division of Surgery. The post holders main duties will include planning,organising, directing and coordinating the work of the department. The Pathway CoCoordinator will be expected to work with the minimum of supervision. They will beable to demonstrate flexibility and use own initiative to carry out duties in such a wayas to make a direct and positive contribution to the organisation, thus enabling theConsultant and his/her team to utilise their time in an efficient and effectivemanner. The post holder will provide a confident professional service to all patientsand their parents, whilst supporting them throughout their pathway of care. It is vitalthat confidentiality be maintained at all times. The post holder must adhere to TrustPolicies and Procedures at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification.
The purpose of this post is to provide a comprehensive administrative service withinthe Division of Surgery. The post holders main duties will include planning,organising, directing and coordinating the work of the department. The Pathway CoCoordinator will be expected to work with the minimum of supervision. They will beable to demonstrate flexibility and use own initiative to carry out duties in such a wayas to make a direct and positive contribution to the organisation, thus enabling theConsultant and his/her team to utilise their time in an efficient and effectivemanner. The post holder will provide a confident professional service to all patientsand their parents, whilst supporting them throughout their pathway of care. It is vitalthat confidentiality be maintained at all times. The post holder must adhere to TrustPolicies and Procedures at all times.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- At least two years' experience as a medical secretary, AMSPAR Diploma or equivalent qualification
- Demonstrate the ability to organise own duties and prioritise tasks within a busy team environment.
- The use of information systems, e.g. word processing packages, spreadsheets, databases, patient administration system, email etc.
Desirable
- BTEC or equivalent level of knowledge on a range of Trust policies and management procedures, requiring experience or ongoing further development/ training, e.g. Team Leading & Management
- Experience of conducting personal development plans
Desirable
Essential
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- At least two years' experience as a medical secretary, AMSPAR Diploma or equivalent qualification
- Demonstrate the ability to organise own duties and prioritise tasks within a busy team environment.
- The use of information systems, e.g. word processing packages, spreadsheets, databases, patient administration system, email etc.
Desirable
- BTEC or equivalent level of knowledge on a range of Trust policies and management procedures, requiring experience or ongoing further development/ training, e.g. Team Leading & Management
- Experience of conducting personal development plans
Desirable
Essential
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
