Main area: Orthopaedics
Grade: Band 2
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 15 hours per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays- 5 hours per day (afternoons essential) flexibility is required according to the service requirements. One additional 5 hour day to be agreed)
Job ref: 225-DIV1-6741859
Employer: The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Hilton Main ward
Town: Cannock
Salary: £23,615 pro rata per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 02/12/2024 08:00
Job overview
The Enhanced Recovery team on Hilton Main Ward provides a high standard of care to patients both pre and post elective primary hip and knee replacement surgery. The successful candidate will be expected to take responsibility for the booking of appointments and dealing with general enquiries in relation to Joint School. They will also be expected to assist in the preparation of sessions which will include meeting & greeting patients on arrival. Following the sessions the successful candidate would be responsible for cashing up the clinic on PAS and updating the local database.
Main duties of the job
A fantastic opportunity is available for the right person to join our friendly Enhanced Recovery Team based on Hilton Main ward. This is a very busy service which provides care to patients undergoing elective orthopaedic surgery. The successful candidate will become part of the wider team on Hilton Main ensuring the patients receive a high standard of care. We are looking for someone to work with the team who is pro-active, competent, caring and compassionate, with excellent communication skills. Candidates must be able to work in a pressured environment, thrive on challenges and exceed expectation on a daily basis. This post is a 15 hour post which will consist of working over 3 days. Tuesdays and Thursdays (afternoons essential) and one other to be agreed. Flexibility essential to meet the needs of the service.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Good computer skills and use of computer programs including Excel and PAS
* Excellent telephone manner
* Flexibility and adaptability
* Supporting line managers by identifying any concerns raised by relatives or health professionals
Person specification
Qualifications
* Good standard of education 4 GCSE’s or equivalent
Experience
* Reception / Clerical experience
* PAS Experience
Flexible Working - As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.
Qualifications - Please be advised that if the post requires any level of qualification (e.g. A-Levels, Degree etc) or Professional Registration (e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Medical Council etc) you will be required to provide proof as part of the pre-employment process.
Sponsorship - Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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