To be responsible for the co-ordination and organisation of a comprehensive patient centred admission service ensuring continuity in achieving excellence in patient care within local and national time frames.
To make decisions which will lead to good booking practice and the provision of an excellent support mechanism for both patients and clinical teams.
Support and line manage lower Band members of the Admissions Team to ensure admissions processes are followed and that waiting lists and theatre lists are managed efficiently and effectively.
Main duties of the job
Manage the Endoscopy Admissions team with support from the endoscopy delivery manager, including managing sickness, annual leave and day to day working.
Ensure lists are fully utilised and last minute gaps are identified for the team to book into.
Report any capacity issues to the endoscopy delivery manager.
Attend meetings with updates around current situations.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
* Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
* NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
* Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
* A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent, or demonstrable relevant experience.
Experience
* Level of knowledge and understanding of waiting lists, hospital booking processes and medical terminology to be able to work at the required standard.
* Proven experience of working with elective waiting lists.
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.
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