An opportunity exists for a 33.5 hour Colposcopy Secretary.
We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and enthusiastic secretary to support the Colposcopy Service at Leigh Infirmary. Candidates should be suitably qualified in line with the person specification or be able to demonstrate experience in a similar role.
The service has complex pathways therefore accuracy and organisational skills are key.
The role will be 33.5 hours over 5 days per week. Candidates will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and hours of work will be discussed at interview.
· Support the Colposcopy Coordinator in providing a complete secretarial service including word processing, filing, photocopying and other administrative duties to support the Colposcopy Service
· Provide a point of contact for written and telephone queries from GPs, patients and other external agencies with regards to the Colposcopy Service
· To deal with patient queries in an efficient manner and deal with complaints where appropriate.
· To receive and sort all patient results daily ensuring all results together with corresponding case sheets, are presented to the appropriate Clinician, actioned and subsequently filed.
· Order and monitor adequate supply of stationery for department.
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
The post holder will demonstrate responsibility for:
· Provide general administrative duties to support the Colposcopy Service.
· Book new colposcopy patients following set criteria, ensuring patients do not breach Trust waiting times and Screening Programmedeadlines.
· Cancel and rebook clinics as and when appropriate ensure all changes are in line with Colposcopy guideline.
· Ensure accurate and up-to-date information is maintained on the colposcopy system including patient and appointment details.
· When notified of Consultant’s leave take appropriate action with regards to cancelling / reducing clinics and re-evaluating/scheduling appointments where appropriate.
This advert closes on Tuesday 28 Jan 2025