Job summary
The post holder will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support within the Division of the Obstetric Unit. The post holder's main duties will include planning, organising, directing and coordinating the work of the department, diary management, meeting arrangement and booking, document creation, leave management, minute taking and minute generation, and email management as agreed.
The post holder will be a key interface for patient enquiries, correspondence, and supporting clinicians in managing clinical pathways, including results and information requests.
The post holder will be the key to administrative contact with the clinical teams and divisional managers. The post holder will also be expected to work with minimum supervision. They will be able to demonstrate flexibility and use their initiative to carry out duties in such a way as to make a direct and positive contribution to the organisation, thus enabling the Consultants to utilise their time efficiently and effectively. The post holder will provide a confident professional service to all patients whilst supporting them throughout their care pathway. Confidentiality must always be maintained. The post holder must adhere to TrustPolicies and Procedures at all times.
Main duties of the job
1. Provide a professional clinical personal assistant service to an agreed set of clinicians.
2. Provide expert support in using administrative software such as Microsoft applications,
3. Provide administrative support to plan and organise MDT meetings as required.
4. Liaise with clinical and non-clinical staff to resolve any issues that may arise to the mutual benefit of all concerned.
5. Attend and contribute to departmental meetings, team briefs etc.
6. Proactively manage telephone calls; many may be sensitive from patients/carers or other healthcare professionals.
7. Responsible for providing accurate, up-to-date, non-clinical advice relating to queries in the department.
8. Typing of minutes of meetings.
9. Assist the management team in addressing any complaints within the agreed timescales which may have been received within the department.
10. Undertake a key role in ensuring the delivery of a high-quality patient pathway by working closely with clinical teams to meet national and locally agreed targets by monitoring clinic templates and waiting lists and working closely with the management team to address any issues.
11. Support the day-to-day organisation of the clinical teams by managing diaries, coordinating meetings, and ensuring appropriate documentation is available
12. Proactively support the confirmation of the Clinician's availability, including managing consultant's diaries and annual leave and ensuring the correct clinics are open/closed accordingly.
About us
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes usthe specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.
The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it's services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to designated clinical teams as described as receiving support in the Service Specification. Undertaking a range of duties including diary management, meeting arrangement and booking, document creation, leave management, minute taking and minute generation, emailmanagement as agreed.
The post holder will be a key interface for patient enquiries, correspondence and for supporting clinicians in managing clinical pathways including results and information requests. The post holder will be the key point for administrative contact with the clinical teams and divisional managers.
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential
13. Excellent communication skills, both verbally and nonverbally when dealing with patients/relatives and other internal and external agencies especially when providing or receiving complex or sensitive information.
14. Observe and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures
15. Ability to demonstrate excellent leadership skills, including leading change, empowering others and holding people to account
16. Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act
Qualifications & Learning
Essential
17. Educated to GCSE level or equivalent including English and Mathematics.
18. European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Qualification or equivalent.
19. Holds, currently studying towards or willing to undertake a Medical or General Secretarial qualification such as diploma, advanced diploma, professional certificate or equivalent.
Desirable
20. BTEC or equivalent level of knowledge on a range of Trust policies and management procedures, requiring experience or ongoing further development/ training, Team Leading & Management
21. NHS Experience
Experience
Essential
22. Experience working in an office or administrative environment, preferably within a healthcare environment.
23. Previous experience working in an NHS secretarial/personal assistant role
24. Experience of audio-transcription letter generation service and diary management
25. Demonstrate the ability to organise own duties and prioritise tasks within a busy team environment
26. The use of information systems, word processing packages, spreadsheets, databases, patient administration systems, email etc
27. Ability to work without direct supervision
28. Be able to adopt a flexible approach when required by the needs of
Desirable
29. Knowledge of a hospital based Patient Administration System
30. Experience of audio transcription, letter generation service and diary management