The Surgical Care Group is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated dispatch co-ordinatorto provide an efficient service ensuring that all Pre-operative assessment, GP and Joint, Colorectal and Gynaecology school letters are quality checked and sent out in a timely manner. Accurate recording of incoming post. To carry out clerical duties within the Department, call centre cover as needed and completion of telephone reminder service in accordance with the relevant St. Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust’s Policies and Procedures.
This demanding role will require excellent time management and organisational skills. The successful candidate must be able to prioritise their own workload and will require a flexible approach to their duties.
The post holder should be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages. Ability to use a range of computer systems to collate information and escalate potential problem areas. Training will be given where necessary for internal IT systems.
There is a need to be able to work to tight deadlines and withstand the pressure of a busy department and it is essential that you are able to work on your own initiative.
FOR INFORMAL VISITS OR FURTHER DISCUSSION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Sarah Cooke – Admissions Team Leader01744647490
The Surgical Care Group is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated dispatch co-ordinatorto provide an efficient service ensuring that all Pre-operative assessment, GP and Joint, Colorectal and Gynaecology school letters are quality checked and sent out in a timely manner. Accurate recording of incoming post. To carry out clerical duties within the Department, call centre cover as needed and completion of telephone reminder service in accordance with the relevant St. Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust’s Policies and Procedures.
This demanding role will require excellent time management and organisational skills. The successful candidate must be able to prioritise their own workload and will require a flexible approach to their duties.
The post holder should be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages. Ability to use a range of computer systems to collate information and escalate potential problem areas. Training will be given where necessary for internal IT systems.
There is a need to be able to work to tight deadlines and withstand the pressure of a busy department and it is essential that you are able to work on your own initiative.
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
The Surgical Care Group is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated dispatch co-ordinatorto provide an efficient service ensuring that all Pre-operative assessment, GP and Joint, Colorectal and Gynaecology school letters are quality checked and sent out in a timely manner. Accurate recording of incoming post. To carry out clerical duties within the Department, call centre cover as needed and completion of telephone reminder service in accordance with the relevant St. Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust’s Policies and Procedures.
This demanding role will require excellent time management and organisational skills. The successful candidate must be able to prioritise their own workload and will require a flexible approach to their duties.
The post holder should be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages. Ability to use a range of computer systems to collate information and escalate potential problem areas. Training will be given where necessary for internal IT systems.
There is a need to be able to work to tight deadlines and withstand the pressure of a busy department and it is essential that you are able to work on your own initiative.
Closing Date - 11th March 2025
This advert closes on Tuesday 11 Mar 2025
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