Job Summary
To provide administration and bookings facilities to the Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology clinical teams within the Imaging directorate.
Main Duties of the Job
To support the Interventional Radiology Administrator with patient elective bookings, notes prepping and overall support to the Imaging Directorate.
About Us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
Date Posted
25 February 2025
Pay Scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time
Reference Number
216-LD-C7009821
Job Locations
Derriford Hospital, PLYMOUTH, PL6 8DH
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
* Enter patient details on both CRIS and iPM systems.
* Book and rearrange both inpatient and day case procedures with numerous day case and inpatient wards/areas.
* Create bed referrals for patients to be booked onto numerous day case and inpatient wards/areas.
* Deal with alterations and short notice cancellations of lists and notifying appropriate staff and patients.
* Receive all incoming post relevant to Interventional Radiology and process in a timely manner, and ensure all outgoing post is similarly processed.
* Support the Interventional Radiology pre op nurses.
* Liaise with all levels of medical staff to ensure the effective and efficient running of lists.
* Monitor, maintain and update the IR Waiting List spreadsheet to ensure all patients are captured.
* Produce Theatre e-Lists for varying medical areas prior to Theatre sessions taking place.
* Advise patients and medical staff on special procedures and preparations required to ensure a successful examination.
* Provide a weekly diary for IR procedural Rooms 5 and 6 to the wider IR team, inclusive of clinical and medical staff.
* Use existing monthly rotas, amend and produce accordingly to reflect Consultant Radiologist and Consultant Neuroradiologist activity in rooms 5 and 6, before distributing to affected staff members.
* Ensure Theatre e-Lists are provided in a timely fashion for view by the Tactical Control Centre/Acute Care Team.
* Dispatch appointment letters ensuring all relevant information and leaflets are included.
* Prepare and dispatch day lists to the Interventional Radiology team.
* Organise appropriate transport for patients.
* Provide statistical information as required, compiling and producing waiting list figures at the end of each month: distributing to managers and medical staff.
* Communicate with stakeholders including trainees, clinicians, managers, patients, other colleagues and workers from other agencies.
* Ensure all clerical duties are carried out to a high standard at times of planned and unplanned leave.
* Participate in providing assistance in completing daily tasks for other appointments clerks when required.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
* Educated to GCSE or equivalent standard (must include English and Maths).
* Previous clerical experience.
Desirable Criteria
* NVQ Level 2.
* Previous NHS experience.
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.
Employer Details
Employer Name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
Derriford Hospital, PLYMOUTH, PL6 8DH
Employer's Website
https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr