Haematology Co-ordinator

Nova Healthcare

The closing date is 05 May 2025

Job summary

Were looking for an organised, detail-oriented professional with a strong background in administration and finance. You should be confident in communication and possess excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. Your ability to act independently, take initiative, and work both autonomously and as part of a team will be key to your success in this role.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in a small team environment.
  • Strong multitasking abilities, with the capacity to prioritise tasks effectively.
  • Self-motivation, working efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
  • A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a positive and intuitive approach to challenges.
  • High computer literacy, including proficiency in word processing and database management.
  • A flexible and adaptable approach, willing to take on a variety of responsibilities.

As a Haematology Co-ordinator, you will be part of a dynamic administrative team, supporting both the multidisciplinary clinical and administrative teams to ensure a high-quality service, a positive patient experience, and the highest level of customer service alongside the Leeds Haematology Group.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

1. Administrative Support:

o Act as the primary point of contact for Haematology administration and financial enquiries.

o Manage patient appointments, including scheduling and coordination.

o Resolve simple patient care-related queries.

o Handle phone calls, emails, and maintain clinical diaries.

o Ensure accurate patient record-keeping and information management.

o Identify opportunities for improvements in patient care pathways and financial processes.

2. Financial Responsibilities:

o Process and prepare invoices, including insurance and self-funding billing.

o Maintain and update financial records, primarily using Excel.

o Address financial queries from patients and insurance companies.

3. Skills and Attributes:

o Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

o Strong multitasking abilities with the capacity to prioritise effectively.

o Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

o Ability to work independently and take initiative in problem-solving.

o Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

o High PC literacy and experience with database management.

4. Education and Experience:

o Minimum of 5 GCSEs (including Math and English) at grade 5 or above.

o Experience in healthcare administration, preferably in Haematology or a related field.

o A basic understanding of financial processes within a healthcare environment.

About us

Haematology Co-ordinator Nova Healthcare

At Nova Healthcare, we are committed to providing the highest standard of personalised care to private patients diagnosed with cancer, blood disorders, and neurological diseases. Based at Leeds Cancer Centre at St Jamess University Hospitalone of Europes leading cancer treatment facilitieswe work closely with the St Jamess University Hospital Institute of Oncology to deliver cutting-edge, research-driven care.

We are a supportive, close-knit team, and were currently seeking a dedicated Haematology Co-ordinator to join us. This pivotal role will oversee the day-to-day administration, processing, and financial management in collaboration with The Leeds Haematology Group, while also providing vital organisational and administrative support to the Clinical Director. As the primary contact for Haematology administration and financial enquiries, you will ensure exceptional service delivery and contribute to the smooth operation of our services.

Date posted

10 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0272-25-0000

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

1. Administrative Support:

o Act as the primary point of contact for Haematology administration and financial enquiries.

o Manage patient appointments, including scheduling and coordination.

o Resolve simple patient care-related queries.

o Handle phone calls, emails, and maintain clinical diaries.

o Ensure accurate patient record-keeping and information management.

o Identify opportunities for improvements in patient care pathways and financial processes.

2. Financial Responsibilities:

o Process and prepare invoices, including insurance and self-funding billing.

o Maintain and update financial records, primarily using Excel.

o Address financial queries from patients and insurance companies.

3. Skills and Attributes:

o Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

o Strong multitasking abilities with the capacity to prioritise effectively.

o Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

o Ability to work independently and take initiative in problem-solving.

o Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

o High PC literacy and experience with database management.

4. Education and Experience:

o Minimum of 5 GCSEs (including Math and English) at grade 5 or above.

o Experience in healthcare administration, preferably in Haematology or a related field.

o A basic understanding of financial processes within a healthcare environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

1. Administrative Support:

o Act as the primary point of contact for Haematology administration and financial enquiries.

o Manage patient appointments, including scheduling and coordination.

o Resolve simple patient care-related queries.

o Handle phone calls, emails, and maintain clinical diaries.

o Ensure accurate patient record-keeping and information management.

o Identify opportunities for improvements in patient care pathways and financial processes.

2. Financial Responsibilities:

o Process and prepare invoices, including insurance and self-funding billing.

o Maintain and update financial records, primarily using Excel.

o Address financial queries from patients and insurance companies.

3. Skills and Attributes:

o Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

o Strong multitasking abilities with the capacity to prioritise effectively.

o Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

o Ability to work independently and take initiative in problem-solving.

o Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

o High PC literacy and experience with database management.

4. Education and Experience:

o Minimum of 5 GCSEs (including Math and English) at grade 5 or above.

o Experience in healthcare administration, preferably in Haematology or a related field.

o A basic understanding of financial processes within a healthcare environment.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • High professional standards.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Customer focused.
  • Sensitive, tactful and diplomatic.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Team player.
  • Ability to prioritise own workload where there are competing demands, and work to tight deadlines when required.
  • Positive and enthusiastic.
  • Personal resilience; ability to cope with additional workloads created as a result of staff shortages to ensure the service continues.
  • Flexibility, can do attitude, adaptable to changing demands.

Desirable

  • Haematology knowledge & experience.

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE in Maths and English or Functional Skills (level 2) or equivalent level of demonstrable experience
  • NVQ3 level Secretarial or Business Administrative qualification or equivalent level of demonstrable experience PLUS
  • Medical Terminology Qualification Level 2 or equivalent level or short courses or equivalent

Desirable

  • Customer care qualification, Level 2 or short courses or equivalent.
  • Audio-typing qualification.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • High professional standards.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Customer focused.
  • Sensitive, tactful and diplomatic.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Team player.
  • Ability to prioritise own workload where there are competing demands, and work to tight deadlines when required.
  • Positive and enthusiastic.
  • Personal resilience; ability to cope with additional workloads created as a result of staff shortages to ensure the service continues.
  • Flexibility, can do attitude, adaptable to changing demands.

Desirable

  • Haematology knowledge & experience.

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE in Maths and English or Functional Skills (level 2) or equivalent level of demonstrable experience
  • NVQ3 level Secretarial or Business Administrative qualification or equivalent level of demonstrable experience PLUS
  • Medical Terminology Qualification Level 2 or equivalent level or short courses or equivalent

Desirable

  • Customer care qualification, Level 2 or short courses or equivalent.
  • Audio-typing qualification.

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

Nova Healthcare

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


Employer's website

https://novahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nova Healthcare

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


Employer's website

https://novahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Clinical Director

Donna Grimshaw

donna.grimshaw3@nhs.net

01132067751

Date posted

10 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0272-25-0000

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


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