The Respiratory Department has a vacancy for a fixed term Band 5 Service Coordinator to work as part of the Respiratory team at Watford General and Hemel Hempstead Hospitals. Experienced and committed, you will provide an efficient and comprehensive line-management of A&C staff and support to management and the multi-disciplinary team.
The successful applicant will need to have a good general level of education with experience of line management and possess the essential qualifications outlined in the attached Person Specification.
This is a maternity cover for 9 months, at 31 hours per week, with the core working hours to be between 0800 and 1700.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job include but are not exclusive to:
1. Line management, including sickness, appraisals, mandatory training and annual leave.
2. Day to day operational management.
3. Support the ADM and ASM for the service.
4. Recruitment.
5. Implementing new processes and ways of working.
6. Support the MDT team.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes, and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together, and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional, and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts, we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work-life balance and the ability to work flexibly.
Job description
The successful candidate will work closely with the management team, admin staff, and the medical team, overseeing the day-to-day running of the Respiratory service across both sites (WGH/HHGH). The core hours will be between 0800-1700, this can be discussed further at interview.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
* Education to A' level, or equivalent experience - good literacy and numeracy skills.
Desirable
* Education to degree level.
Knowledge:
Essential
* Good basic education including Maths and English.
Desirable
* ECDL Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
Experience:
Essential
* Extensive experience of managing a team.
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.
* Knowledge of 18 week Referral to treatment guidelines, including validation.
* Knowledge of Cancer targets.
* Knowledge of 6 week diagnostic guidelines.
Desirable
* Knowledge of Cerner.
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Cross Site
WD18 0HB
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