Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for applicants to apply for a post which involves the management of Faecal Immunochemical Tests (FIT) within secondary and primary care across the Health Board. The job role will sit within the Endoscopy waiting list, under the management of the Endoscopy Service Manager.
Main duties of the job
The role involves the management of the whole FIT test pathway including sending out packs to patients, contacting patients, keeping up to date records, competent use of WPAS and spread sheets, communicating results, liaising with the wider multi-disciplinary team, attending relevant meetings and working alongside the current Endoscopy Waiting list staff in a supporting role.
This post will be based in Glangwili General Hospital. This is an expanding and developing role with opportunity to review and improve processes. Training and support will be given by the Endoscopy Service Support Manager.
If you would like to know more about this exciting new role, please contact Luke Bennett, Endoscopy Service Support Manager.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 23/09/24
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 23/09/24
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- RSA III or equivalent demonstrable experience of typing plus experience of a full range of duties working in an administrative / office environment
- Knowledge of Medical / Healthcare Terminology
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of admission process and Patient Access policy (RTT)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in NHS
- Working knowledge of patient database systems.
- Experience in use of Microsoft Office (outlook, excel, word)
- Experience in dealing with the public
Language Skills
Essential
- Skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication
- Applicants must have excellent communication skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- RSA III or equivalent demonstrable experience of typing plus experience of a full range of duties working in an administrative / office environment
- Knowledge of Medical / Healthcare Terminology
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of admission process and Patient Access policy (RTT)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in NHS
- Working knowledge of patient database systems.
- Experience in use of Microsoft Office (outlook, excel, word)
- Experience in dealing with the public
Language Skills
Essential
- Skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication
- Applicants must have excellent communication skills
Desirable
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).
