Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Chichester
Town: Chichester
Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 Per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 19/11/2024 23:59
Band 4
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, ambition, and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years. Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto, and you will play a part in driving us forwards and improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff, which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex, you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
The Endoscopy Admin Co-ordinator role is key in supporting the Endoscopy Administrative Services Manager in the delivery of a quality Endoscopy administrative & booking service. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the existing multi-disciplinary team.
The role of the Endoscopy Admin Co-ordinator is to supervise a team of endoscopy administrators including booking clerks and receptionists across two sites, working closely with the Nurse Team Managers and supporting senior management in providing a quality Endoscopy service, ensuring capacity is fully utilised and patients are booked timely and appropriately within Trust guidelines whilst maintaining waiting lists in line with Government targets.
The successful candidate must be flexible with good communication skills and the ability to recognise & respond to situations appropriately. They will ideally have a proven track record within an NHS Booking environment and be able to demonstrate strong leadership and people management skills within an office setting and of working to & actively participate in the ongoing development of administrative processes and procedures.
This position is across sites, and the post holder will need to be flexible to accommodate the needs of the service. They will be expected to spend a proportional part of the working week at Worthing and SRH respectively and deputise for the Admin Services Manager in their absence.
Main duties of the job
To provide a leadership role within the Endoscopy Administration Team; day-to-day clerical support to facilitate the smooth running of the Endoscopy admissions services on a day-to-day basis using both own initiative as well as direction from supervision of senior colleagues. This job role covers the coordination of Endoscopy Theatre schedules, liaison with Nursing and Consultant, and responsibility for the waiting lists.
Previous applicants need not apply
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff, which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex, you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We have an exciting opportunity within our St Richards Endoscopy and Gastroenterology booking team for a team leader/ coordinator. The successful candidate will need to be dynamic, willing to work in an environment with varying demands and pressures. We are looking for a candidate who has proven experience practically managing a team as well as experience in waiting list management.
Due to the nature of the post, only candidates who can complete full-time hours across the five working days can be considered.
Person specification
* Proficient in the hospital PAS system
* Leadership Skills
* Understanding of Endoscopy procedures
* Proficient in Word
* Proficient in Excel
* GCSE in English and Maths (Grade C or above), NVQ level 3 in administration
* Understanding of the Joint Accreditation Group
* Understanding of Hospital PTL system
* Higher education/foundation degree
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Skills and experience
* Experience of Rota management
Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working, please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information, please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.
Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Further Information
For help with the application process for non-medical vacancies only, please contact the Resourcing Team by Email: uhsussex.non-medicalvacancies@nhs.net
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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