Podiatry Administrator

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to develop and support systems for managing patient based information and appointment booking in the Community Podiatry Service.

The main aims are to develop and implement communications with patients, manage patient referrals and appointments on a new pathway.

There is flexibility for the role to be office and/or home based.

We are a large and dynamic Podiatry service of more than 100 staff working across all service areas in Derbyshire.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone with understanding of the clinical record system and how to book appointments who is keen to develop the current systems.

You will be someone who has drive, new ideas and is keen to improve and develop current systems to ensure better patient care and to free Podiatrists capacity to enable focus on clinical work.

You will have a commitment to providing a high standard of patient-focused care and be a strong team player.

You will be interested in Podiatry and have a compassionate, positive understanding towards neurodiversity.

About us

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.

Date posted

19 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

842-SCS-4734-24

Job locations

Derbyshire

Ilkeston Community Hospital

Ilkeston

DE7 8LN


Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • English Language qualification (for example GCSE or equivalent)

Desirable

  • CLAIT or equivalent
  • Word-processing certificate

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of providing secretarial/admin support services
  • Knowledge of Local Area
  • Previous NHS experience

Desirable

  • Understanding of Podiatry
  • Understanding of neurodiversity

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Able to communicate with the public and professionals at all levels
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively, at times working to tight deadlines
  • Excellent IT skills using Microsoft Office programmes & Excel
  • Excellent telephone skills

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Able to use initiative
  • Positive approach to work
  • Must be a team player and be able to communicate in a team
Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • English Language qualification (for example GCSE or equivalent)

Desirable

  • CLAIT or equivalent
  • Word-processing certificate

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of providing secretarial/admin support services
  • Knowledge of Local Area
  • Previous NHS experience

Desirable

  • Understanding of Podiatry
  • Understanding of neurodiversity

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Able to communicate with the public and professionals at all levels
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively, at times working to tight deadlines
  • Excellent IT skills using Microsoft Office programmes & Excel
  • Excellent telephone skills

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Able to use initiative
  • Positive approach to work
  • Must be a team player and be able to communicate in a team

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

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Derbyshire

Ilkeston Community Hospital

Ilkeston

DE7 8LN


Employer's website

http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Derbyshire

Ilkeston Community Hospital

Ilkeston

DE7 8LN


Employer's website

http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Divisional Podiatry Manager

Robert Branton

robert.branton@nhs.net

07900052475

Date posted

19 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

842-SCS-4734-24

Job locations

Derbyshire

Ilkeston Community Hospital

Ilkeston

DE7 8LN


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