Job Summary
The post holder will provide an efficient, effective and comprehensive clerical and administrative support to the Cardiology Department in accordance with the standard operating procedures and trust policies and procedures, to ensure patients requiring procedures within the department have their pathway managed efficiently and effectively.
Main duties of the job
Are you a pro-active, motivated individual who would enjoy working in a challenging and busy Cardiology unit?
We are looking to appoint a Cardiology Unit clerk to support the day to day running of the Cardiology unit. You should have proven patient care skills or worked in a patient/customer care focused environment. You will need to be able to work in a calm, logical and methodical way but be able to multi-task whilst dealing with frequent interruptions, and you must possess effective communication skills able to work well under pressure and be a key team player.
This career has lots of job satisfaction on a daily basis, as you'll be helping patients and their families with their requirements and providing administration support in their ongoing healthcare.
About Us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and brand new, state of the art Emergency Department is in the process of being completed.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Date posted
27 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
407-MLTC-7038431
Job locations
Walsall Healthcare NHS trust, Moat Road, Walsall, WS2 9PS
Job Description
Job responsibilities
1. To co-ordinate the day to day management and maintenance of the inpatient/day case waiting lists in accordance with the Patient Access Policy and Cardiology Booking Policy.
2. To book day cases and procedures undertaken in Cardiology, within given guidelines ensuring the national and local targets are met.
3. To replace cancellations, as and when necessary, with like for like cases or within guidelines provided, whilst taking into account the national targets for waiting times.
4. To instruct patients with regard to the stopping of specific medication and inform patients of starving requirements depending on scheduling of procedure.
5. Dealing with all patients enquires regarding cancellations, rescheduling and holiday bookings.
6. To contact the patients and agree a convenient date for their admission, in line with booked admissions.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Good standard level of education (GCSE or equivalent) in four subjects, one to be English.
EXPERIENCE Essential
* Dealing with patients/public face to face or working in a customer focused environment.
* Knowledge of Patient Administration System and/or Endovault would be desirable
* Working as part of a team in a busy environment.
SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE Essential
* Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection issues.
* Ability to work under pressure whilst remaining calm and approachable.
* Excellent communication skills when acting as first point of contact for enquiries or complaints.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Walsall Healthcare NHS trust, Moat Road, Walsall, WS2 9PS
Employer's website
https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk
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