Job summary
If you are looking for an interesting and varied role and would like to work as part of a friendly and busy team this could be the position you are looking for.
A vacancy has arisen for the role of Pathway Co-ordinator within the Oncology Team at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB).
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated team player with excellent communication & problem solving skills. You will require high levels of tact and diplomacy with the ability to prioritise your own workload effectively to enable day to day management. You will be working alongside a number of consultants and various other clinical staff.
Main duties of the job
Working for a Team of Consultants, you will need to be an enthusiastic and motivated team player with excellent communication & problem solving skills. You will require high levels of tact, diplomacy with the ability to prioritise your own workload effectively to enable day to day management in a fast-paced environment.
You will need to have keyboard skills, audio typing proficiency, ability to work well in a team and have a pleasant disposition.
To administratively co-ordinate and support with the admin team within the department, manage outpatient appointments, liaise with patients, to ensure efficient patient pathways and supporting with training and development.
It is desirable that all applicants have a sound and thorough understanding of Meditech's functionalities and significant experience of its application within the outpatient environment.
You must also have a comprehensive understanding of outpatient administrative processes, and the Trust's Patient Access Policy.
Closing date of applications: 26 November 2024
Interview date: 10 December 2024
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
1. Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
2. On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
3. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
4. We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
5. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
6. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
7. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
8. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
9. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
10. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
11. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Knowledge, training & experience
Essential
12. A good standard of English to O level/GCSE (A-C grade) or equivalent
13. Ability to use various NHS systems
14. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
15. Experience typing clinical correspondence
16. Demonstrable experience as a secretary or within a secretary team/office
Desirable
17. RSA III /OCR/ECDL qualification or equivalent knowledge and skills
18. Use of Meditech
19. experience as medical secretary/knowledge of medical terminology
Planning & Organising
Essential
20. Able to prioritise work and escalate problems
21. Demonstrates experience of organising
Desirable
22. Plan and organise own time with a flexible approach
Communication
Essential
23. Good communication skills; excellent written and verbal
24. Ability to communicate routine information
25. Attention to detail