Job summary Working within a complex environment we are looking for a confident, proactive, person to provide a booking and scheduling administration service for the Neurosurgical Department Main duties of the job Proactively and effectively managing surgery waiting times and theatre lists, booking all patients in line with Trust Policies and procedures, national targets and paying particular attention to the 6 week diagnostic and 18 week treatment. The successful candidate should have good communications skill and a proven track record in administration. About us Our Trust Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background. Date posted 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year p.a. pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Job share Reference number 180-D-255019 Job locations Addenbrookes Hospital-Division D Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment This vacancy will close at midnight on 24th January 2025 Interviews are due to be held on 4th February 2025 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment This vacancy will close at midnight on 24th January 2025 Interviews are due to be held on 4th February 2025 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to A level or NVQ level 3 Customer Service/ Business Admin /ITQ or equivalent. Typing qualification or equivalent experience. Specific technical/professional qualification. Desirable Evidence of CPD Experience Essential Experience of working in a busy clerical/office environment or reception service. Prioritising, planning and organising own tasks. Working within guidelines. Experience of dealing with difficult situations and confrontations. Data entry experience and documentation. Experience of IT packages - Microsoft office. Experience of producing documents to a high standard. Desirable Previous experience of working with medical records. Experience of liaising directly with clinical staff. Experience within Neurosciences, surgical specialties and/or theatre bookings. Knowledge Essential Basis Knowledge of waiting lists and booking procedures. Understanding of confidentiality and data protection. Sound knowledge of office procedures. Understanding of customer service. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages. Desirable Knowledge of the Trust including awareness of priorities. Knowledge of Trust information systems. Knowledge of Medical Terminology. Awareness of NHS Targets (especially RTT pathways and waiting lists. Skills Essential Ability to work as part of a team Excellent communication skills including telephone, email, face to face. Ability to organise and manage own time. keeping to schedule and deadlines. Ability to use own initiative and work autonomously. Sound use of email and various IT packages at intermediate/advanced level, eg, MS Office. Well developed interpersonal skills with ability to negotiate and communicate effectively with people at all levels. Ability to influence others positively and act as a role model within a small team. Willing to take on/learn new skills. Ability to show attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to adapt to change. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to store and safeguard confidential documents. Desirable Knowledge of and experience using EPIC Aditional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to A level or NVQ level 3 Customer Service/ Business Admin /ITQ or equivalent. Typing qualification or equivalent experience. Specific technical/professional qualification. Desirable Evidence of CPD Experience Essential Experience of working in a busy clerical/office environment or reception service. Prioritising, planning and organising own tasks. Working within guidelines. Experience of dealing with difficult situations and confrontations. Data entry experience and documentation. Experience of IT packages - Microsoft office. Experience of producing documents to a high standard. Desirable Previous experience of working with medical records. Experience of liaising directly with clinical staff. Experience within Neurosciences, surgical specialties and/or theatre bookings. Knowledge Essential Basis Knowledge of waiting lists and booking procedures. Understanding of confidentiality and data protection. Sound knowledge of office procedures. Understanding of customer service. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages. Desirable Knowledge of the Trust including awareness of priorities. Knowledge of Trust information systems. Knowledge of Medical Terminology. Awareness of NHS Targets (especially RTT pathways and waiting lists. Skills Essential Ability to work as part of a team Excellent communication skills including telephone, email, face to face. Ability to organise and manage own time. keeping to schedule and deadlines. Ability to use own initiative and work autonomously. Sound use of email and various IT packages at intermediate/advanced level, eg, MS Office. Well developed interpersonal skills with ability to negotiate and communicate effectively with people at all levels. Ability to influence others positively and act as a role model within a small team. Willing to take on/learn new skills. Ability to show attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to adapt to change. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to store and safeguard confidential documents. Desirable Knowledge of and experience using EPIC Aditional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Addenbrookes Hospital-Division D Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)