Job description

Job responsibilities

The Corporate Elective Access Team is looking to recruit to a team of 18 week validations clerks. We are looking for well-organized, motivated individuals to join our team as an 18 weeks validation clerk. This is a full time position (37.5 hours) in a service that is delivered across all sites of the Oxford University Hospitals Trust

The post holder will be required to understand the principles of the administration processes of 18 week patient pathways and have the ability to review/validate data to verify pathway accuracy. We are looking for a flexible member of staff who is able to function in a busy environment, offering training to staff across the Trust in relation to Elective Access standards, and in accordance with the Government Access Targets and the Trusts Patient Access Policy.

Due to the data entry/data quality nature of the post, the post holder requires an eye for detail and accuracy. The post holder will be expected to work with staff across the Trust to promote the importance of accurate 18 week data recording and to assist with 18 week training. Previous experience in an administration role will be required. Experience of using Cerner Millennium and an understanding of 18 weeks and elective access targets would be an advantage.

This role is a full time role Monday to Friday and hours can be agreed between 8am and 6pm, occasional working outside of these hours and weekend working may be required.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• oGood general level of education and significant relevant experience
• oEvidence of recent professional development

Experience and Skills

Essential

• oHave substantial previous administrative experience within the NHS.
• oExperienced knowledge of waiting list management
• oExperience of dealing with stresses/upset individuals in an empathetic manner.
• oExperience of clinical systems
• oExperienced in using Cerner Millennium
• oExperience of using Trust information systems
• oUnderstanding of 18 week RTT pathways
• oExperience of training staff in the use of systems
• oExperience of achieving objectives in rapidly changing environments.
• oKeen to further own training and development
• oAbility to prioritise heavy workload to meet deadlines
• oAbility to work independently and as a member of a team.
• oGood working knowledge of Medical terminology
• oComputer Literate with working knowledge of databases & spreadsheets.
• oECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) or equivalent.
• oHigh standard of spoken and written English.
• oExperience in collating, analysing and interpreting clinical datasets

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• oGood organisational skills
• oExcellent attention to detail
• oHard working with a motivated enthusiastic attitude.
• oStrong communication skills

Interpersonal/Communication

Essential

• oExcellent interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with a wide range of health professionals and as part of a team
• oDiplomatic and able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and patients both verbally and in writing.
• oOrganized logical approach to work.
• oAbility to work independently and within a team.
• oAbility to prioritise and work to deadlines.
• oAbility to work with minimal supervision

Desirable

• Evidence of participating in "lifelong learning"

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

OUH Cowley

Garsington Road

Oxford

OX4 2PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)