Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

• A team player
• Sympathetic and considerate towards patients, carers and relatives
• Compassionate - Open minded, treats colleagues, patients, carers and relatives with dignity and respect

Desirable

• Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives;

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Demonstrable clinical experience

Qualification

Essential

• Diploma in Adult Nursing or Children's Nursing

Desirable

• Degree in Nursing or related subject

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

• Willingness to work within a multi-disciplinary team

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites

Dorset

BH15 2JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a full, comprehensive and confidential secretarial service to Consultant Cardiologists, supporting the effective delivery of cardiology services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oRSA II minimum or equivalent experience
• oVocational level 3 or equivalent experience in relevant field
• oGCSE in English and Maths or equivalent

Desirable

• oOther typing qualification/proof of skill

Experience

Essential

• oRecent experience of Microsoft software package, including Word and Excel
• oNHS Administrative/secretarial experience including initiating and maintaining office systems
• oDemonstrable experience in dealing with the public and dealing with sensitive and confidential information

Desirable

• oShorthand and/or minute/note taking
• oNHS Admin experience

Technical skills

Essential

• oComputer literate with word processing experience
• oAudio typing skills
• oAbility to supervise the workload of junior secretarial/clerical support staff within the admin team
• oAbility to work flexibly according to the needs of the service and adapt to changing aspects of the service
• oAbility to work as an effective team member as well as individually using own initiative
• oAdvanced keyboard skills

Desirable

• oTomcat, Ecamis, EPR etc

Knowledge

Essential

• oGood understanding of secretarial procedures
• oKnowledge of Hospital patient management systems

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 Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth

Castle Lane

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Supporting consultants and consultant secretaries in providing an efficient secretarial service. This will involve the typing of all clinical correspondence i.e. clinic letters, reports, operation letters etc, under the supervision of the consultant secretary, using audio/Digital Dictation.

• To be aware of RTT (Referral to Treatment) pathways to adjust patient referral to treatment clock according to the treatment plan, liaising with consultant secretaries and/or validator as necessary.Understand and be proactive in managing this and highlight any potential issues to prevent breaches. This includes ensuring that follow up appointments following diagnostics are dealt with immediately to avoid any unnecessary delays within the patient pathway to meet national targets.

• Look up, sort and file patient results as directed by the clinician/consultant secretary in line with Health Records filing policy.

• Photocopying and general filing to include correspondence, results in hospital notes when required.

• Be responsible for out-going post, meeting afternoon deadline assisting post workers when required.

• Dealing with telephone queries in an appropriate manner as instructed by the consultant secretary.

• Ensuring all referrals are collected on a daily basis and distributed to the appropriate clinician without delay. This includes Choose and Book referrals and paper referrals received direct from GP or other professional bodies.

• Prepare an adequate instruction daily work sheet to be used in the post holders absence.

• Maintain confidentiality at all times. Deal with confidential sensitive information about patients. Adhere to policies and statutory Health and Safety requirement of the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.

• To maintain patient safety through rigorous and consistent compliance with Trust policies for the prevention and control of infection, including hand hygiene. To undertake appropriate mandatory training and updates in infection prevention and control.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RSA II or equivalent touch typing/computer skills
• Minimum 5 GCSE's including English or equivalent

Desirable

• Computer qualification
• NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or relevant experience.

Technical Skills

Essential

• Data accuracy on computer systems
• Audio typing
• Microsoft Teams

Desirable

• Experience of working with Hospital Systems

Experience

Essential

• Secretarial experience or similar
• Working with people at all levels
• NHS Medical secretary experience

Desirable

• Experience of working at UHD in a similar role
• NHS medical secretary experience

Personal attributes

Essential

• Team Player
• Effective Communicator
• Ability to organise own workload

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 Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Hospital Bournemouth

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Supporting consultants and clinical nursing team providing an efficient secretarial service. This will involve the typing of clinical correspondence i.e. MDT minutes, clinic letters, reports, operation letters etc, using audio/Digital Dictation.
• Clinics - maintain and ensure full clinic capacity at all times and ensure cancellations are done within the SOP timeframe
• To be aware of RTT (Referral to Treatment) pathways to adjust patient referral to treatment clock according to the treatment plan, liaising with validator as necessary.
• Tracking/filing patient results as directed by the clinician/consultant s in line with Health Records filing policy.
• PA Inbox
• Photocopying and general filing to include correspondence, results in hospital notes when required.
• Dealing with out-going post.
• Answering telephone queries in an appropriate manner.
• Understand and be proactive in managing RTT (Referral to Treatment) pathways and highlight any potential issues to prevent breaches. This includes ensuring that follow up appointments following diagnostics are dealt with immediately to avoid any unnecessary delays within the patient pathway to meet national targets.
• Prepare an adequate instruction daily work sheet to be used in the post holders absence.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times. Deal with confidential sensitive information about patients. Adhere to policies and statutory Health and Safety requirement of the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.
• To maintain patient safety through rigorous and consistent compliance with Trust policies for the prevention and control of infection, including hand hygiene. To undertake appropriate mandatory training and updates in infection prevention and control.
• To provide the support for the development and training of secretarial and admin staff within your team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RSA II or equivalent touch typing/computer skills
• Minimum 5 GCSE's including English or equivalent

Desirable

• Computer Qualification
• NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or relevant experience

Experience

Essential

• Secretarial Experience
• Experience working with MS Teams
• NHS medical secretary experience

Desirable

• Working with people
• UHD Experience
• Good verbal and written skills (attention to detail)

Technical Skills

Essential

• Good knowledge of IT systems and software
• Outlook/Word/Excel/Teams/PowerPoint
• Data accuracy on computer systems

Desirable

• Experience of hospital systems (eCamis/EPR/Teams)
• Audio typing

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of secretarial procedures
• Medical Terminology
• Understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection Act

Desirable

• patient management systems

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 Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Bournemouth

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Supporting consultants and clinical nursing team providing an efficient secretarial service. This will involve the typing clinical correspondence i.e. clinic letters, reports, operation letters etc, using audio/Digital Dictation.
• To be aware of RTT (Referral to Treatment) pathways to adjust patient referral to treatment clock according to the treatment plan, liaising with validator as necessary.
• Tracking/filing patient results as directed by the clinician/consultant s in line with Health Records filing policy.
• Photocopying and general filing to include correspondence, results in hospital notes when required.
• Dealing with out-going post.
• Answering telephone queries in an appropriate manner.
• Understand and be proactive in managing RTT (Referral to Treatment) pathways and highlight any potential issues to prevent breaches. This includes ensuring that follow up appointments following diagnostics are dealt with immediately to avoid any unnecessary delays within the patient pathway to meet national targets.
• Prepare an adequate instruction daily work sheet to be used in the post holders absence.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times. Deal with confidential sensitive information about patients. Adhere to policies and statutory Health and Safety requirement of the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.
• To maintain patient safety through rigorous and consistent compliance with Trust policies for the prevention and control of infection, including hand hygiene. To undertake appropriate mandatory training and updates in infection prevention and control.
• To provide the development and training of secretarial and admin staff within your team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RSA II or equivalent touch typing/computer skills
• Minimum 5 GCSE's including English or equivalent

Desirable

• Computer Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Secretarial Experience
• Experience working with MS Teams

Desirable

• Working with people
• UHD Experience
• Good verbal and written skills (attention to detail)

Technical Skills

Essential

• Good knowledge of IT systems and software
• Outlook/Word/Excel/Teams/PowerPoint
• Data accuracy on computer systems

Desirable

• Experience of hospital systems (eCamis/EPR/Teams)
• Audio typing

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of secretarial procedures
• Medical Terminology
• Understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection Act

Desirable

• patient management systems

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 Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Bournemouth

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Supporting consultants and consultant secretaries in providing an efficient secretarial service. This will involve the typing of all clinical correspondence i.e. clinic letters, reports, operation letters etc, under the supervision of the consultant secretary, using audio/Digital Dictation.

• To be aware of RTT (Referral to Treatment) pathways to adjust patient referral to treatment clock according to the treatment plan, liaising with consultant secretaries and/or validator as necessary.Understand and be proactive in managing this and highlight any potential issues to prevent breaches. This includes ensuring that follow up appointments following diagnostics are dealt with immediately to avoid any unnecessary delays within the patient pathway to meet national targets.

• Look up, sort and file patient results as directed by the clinician/consultant secretary in line with Health Records filing policy.

• Photocopying and general filing to include correspondence, results in hospital notes when required.

• Be responsible for out-going post, meeting afternoon deadline assisting post workers when required.

• Dealing with telephone queries in an appropriate manner as instructed by the consultant secretary.

• Ensuring all referrals are collected on a daily basis and distributed to the appropriate clinician without delay. This includes Choose and Book referrals and paper referrals received direct from GP or other professional bodies.

• Prepare an adequate instruction daily work sheet to be used in the post holders absence.

• Maintain confidentiality at all times. Deal with confidential sensitive information about patients. Adhere to policies and statutory Health and Safety requirement of the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.

• To maintain patient safety through rigorous and consistent compliance with Trust policies for the prevention and control of infection, including hand hygiene. To undertake appropriate mandatory training and updates in infection prevention and control.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RSA II or equivalent touch typing/computer skills
• Minimum 5 GCSE's including English or equivalent

Desirable

• Computer qualification
• NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or relevant experience.

Technical Skills

Essential

• Data accuracy on computer systems
• Audio typing
• Microsoft Teams

Desirable

• Experience of working with Hospital Systems

Experience

Essential

• Secretarial experience or similar
• Working with people at all levels
• NHS Medical secretary experience

Desirable

• Experience of working at UHD in a similar role
• NHS medical secretary experience

Personal attributes

Essential

• Team Player
• Effective Communicator
• Ability to organise own workload

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 Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Hospital Bournemouth

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Deal appropriately with telephone calls from GPs, patients, medical staff, nursing staff, hospital departments etc.

• Ensure that the telephone is always attended during normal working hours, if only with a message facility in the absence of the post holder.

• Liaise with General Practitioners regarding patient care and pathways.

• Liaise with other hospitals and agencies regarding the transfer of patients ongoing care.

• Take calls from anxious and distressed members of the public or staff, requiring skill and sensitive handling, without recourse to others other than in exceptional cases

• To take initiative in the organisation, administration and communication to minimise the demands upon the consultant.

• Deal appropriately with telephone calls from GPs, patients, medical staff, nursing staff, hospital departments etc.

• Dealing with queries involving confidential documents regarding a wide variety of information, recognising when issues should be referred, and to whom.

• To provide a full comprehensive secretarial service within the Colorectal Secretarial Team.

• Maintain a rota of leave for the consultant and the team. Ensure that appropriate departments and individuals are notified of the leave and communicate cover arrangements, as appropriate within the Specialty.

To co-ordinate leave and cover, liaising with line manager as needed. To ensure the accurate recording of annual leave and sick leave.

• Ensure that all patients attending the Out-patient clinics have undergone all necessary investigations and that the results are available at the patients attendance times.

• Arrange investigations for patients with the appropriate department, advising patients by letter or telephone and obtain results.

• Ensure that all reports and investigations are correlated and available on the electronic hospital system and TEAMS.

• Draw the Consultant/Medical Staffs attention to any results of key importance or abnormality within the guidelines agreed, and the post holder will then action any results within specified procedures.

• Ensure all relevant information is obtained for patients to be discussed at the Multidisciplinary Meetings.

• It may be necessary for the post holder to cover their colleagues whilst on annual leave and perform duties advised by the Colorectal Admin Team Leader and/or Surgical Secretariat Operations Manager.

• Adequate information must be conveyed for others to be able to stand-in for the post holder in their absence.

• It is the responsibility of the post holder to inform the Team Leader of any fluctuations in the workload, and report as early as possible any difficulties arising from an inability to complete work in time or effectively.

• It may be necessary for the post holder to assist with their colleagues workload this encompasses all specialties within the Surgical Secretariat.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RSA II or equivalent touch typing/computer skills
• Minimum 4 GCSE's including English or equivalent

Desirable

• Computer qualification

Experience

Essential

• Secretarial experience
• Working with people
• Electronic patient record systems

Desirable

• NHS experience
• Experience of working with TEAMS

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Microsoft Word
• Understanding of secretarial procedures

Desirable

• Audio typing

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 Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cross site - RBH & Poole

Poole

BH15 2JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good General Education

Desirable

• Pathology Support Worker qualification or further scientific qualification

Experience

Essential

• Able to work accurately and with good hand-eye co-ordination.
• Computer keyboard skills
• Experience of laboratory support, working as part of a team

Desirable

• Previous experience as an MLA
• Previous knowledge of hospital IT systems
• Experience of data entry

Technical Skills

Essential

• Capable of working effectively either independently, or as part of a team
• Must be able to understand and work within established Standard Operating Procedures and relevant Health & Safety policies, including COSHH
• Recognises and reports problems as they arise
• Handling biological specimens
• Works within limits of responsibility

Desirable

• Understand the importance of quality at all levels of our work

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of Cellular Pathology

Desirable

• Understand the role of Histopathology within the NHS.

Interpersonal skills

Essential

• Able to interact and communicate with a variety of people including work colleagues, consultants and service users
• Able to work under supervision and as part of a team

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

• Able to sustain concentration over long periods
• Handling toxic chemicals and strong acids
• Able to cope with high frequency of transition between sitting, standing, squatting and bending positions.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Use initiative when needed.

Language requirement

Essential

• Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role

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 Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

UHD-Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English & Maths (minimum grade C/4) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of two years experience in a similar role or administrative experience and/or qualification
• Good team worker, flexible and adaptable to change
• Experience of dealing with members of the public
• The ability to use own initiative when appropriate

Knowledge

Essential

• Maintain confidentiality

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to be able to work in busy and demanding environment

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 Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane West

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To liaise with Rota Coordinators and Clinicians to confirm available lists and ensure patients are booked appropriately.

Dealing promptly with incoming correspondence, telephone calls and enquiries from patients, wards and medical staff, in a professional and courteous manner.

The post holder with work closely with the Elective Admissions Validation and Theatre Schedulers, Rota Coordinators, Operational Managers, Secretaries, Nursing and Ward Staff.

Tact, diplomacy and empathy may be required when speaking to patients who may be nervous or anxious about their forthcoming procedure or who are upset or angry because their procedure has had to be cancelled or postponed. There may be barriers to understanding when speaking with patients or their relatives because of cultural or language differences.

Booking all patients in a timely manner, according to their clinical priority and RTT date, to the correct theatre list, determined by the type of procedure being performed.

Ensuring theatre capacity is booked fully, liaising with the Elective Admissions Validation and Theatre Schedulers for any issues regarding RTT.

Have a good working knowledge of the Trust Access Policy.

The post holder will be expected to manage and prioritise their own workload, including that delegated by the Validation and Theatre Scheduler and Admissions Manager.

To provide cover across teams as required.

To prioritise and schedule patients for treatment, according to their clinical priority and RTT date. This will include the need to reschedule patients where there have been cancellations, in order to ensure the integrity of the active waiting list.

Changes to theatre sessions should be actioned appropriately and in a timely manner.

To provide non-clinical advice and information to patients or their family or carer, either face to face or over the phone. There may be a need to convey straightforward clinical information to patients, ie whether to stop taking prescription medication prior to admission, however clinical advice will be available at all times.

To book patients to agreed pre-scheduled operating or treatment lists, according to clinical priority and RTT date, ensuring lists are fully utilised and the patient is aware of all relevant information.

Being aware that there may be language and/or cultural barriers to communication, whilst maintaining a high standard of patient care.

To inform patients if their admission has to be rescheduled, recognising that this can be distressing for the patient and their relatives or carers and the need to be handled with sensitivity, tact and diplomacy.

To ensure patients cancelled on the day of surgery are rebooked within 28 days, in line with national guidance.

To ensure that all cancellations are documented and cancelled on the hospital system.

The post holder will adhere to Trust policies and national guidelines.

There will be no responsibility for service development, but the post holder may be required to comment on policies and procedures in relation to possible developments.

Awareness of NHS targets in respect of patient waiting times.

To deputise for Elective Admission Validation and Theatre Schedulers in their absence.

To assist with training, mentoring and supporting new or junior members of staff.

Supporting colleagues or other staff when required.

The post holder will be responsible for the accurate recording of patient personal information and RTT target dates on to the eCamis system.

To ensure all admitted patients are added to the waiting list within 2 working day of receipt of the TCI (To Come In) card.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Educated to GCSE Grade C or equivalent, including English and Mathematics Technical Skills
• Vocational level 3 in administration or equivalent level of experience

Desirable

• ECDL or equivalent qualification

Technical Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise work

Experience

Essential

• Working with people at all levels
• Experience of working in a busy and demanding office environment
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience of working in a hospital or customer service-based role
• Ability to supervise the work of others

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective Communicator

Desirable

• Time management skills

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 Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a motivated and organised Administrative Support Assistant to provide a comprehensive administrative service within the department. The post holder will support Consultant Secretaries, Medical Secretaries and wider clinical teams to ensure the efficient running of the service.

The successful candidate will be computer literate with experience in Microsoft Office applications, audio typing, and general office administration. They will be responsible for managing a range of duties including telephone enquiries, document scanning and uploading, photocopying, shredding confidential information, mail distribution, and maintaining accurate patient records.

The role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently using initiative, and maintain professionalism in a busy environment with frequent interruptions and tight deadlines. A commitment to patient confidentiality, data protection, and high standards of customer service is essential.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• English & Maths to GCSE or equivalent
• Ability to audio type

Desirable

• Academic qualification in admin
• ECDL

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with members of the public
• Administration e.g. data inputting, MS office

Desirable

• Experience with in-house IT systems
• Experience of working in a health care organisation

Technical Skills

Essential

• Evidence of ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Audio Typing
• MS Office

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Energy and enthusiasm
• Presents as friendly and approachable

Desirable

• Awareness and understanding of the UHD Values

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

• Good verbal and written skills
• Flexibility with working patterns

Language requirement

Essential

• Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role

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 Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

UHD Hospitals Dorset

Castle Lane East

Bourenmouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Supporting consultants and clinical nursing team providing an efficient secretarial service. This will involve the typing clinical correspondence i.e. clinic letters, reports, operation letters etc, using audio/Digital Dictation.
• To be aware of RTT (Referral to Treatment) pathways to adjust patient referral to treatment clock according to the treatment plan, liaising with validator as necessary.
• Tracking/filing patient results as directed by the clinician/consultant s in line with Health Records filing policy.
• Photocopying and general filing to include correspondence, results in hospital notes when required.
• Dealing with out-going post.
• Answering telephone queries in an appropriate manner.
• Understand and be proactive in managing RTT (Referral to Treatment) pathways and highlight any potential issues to prevent breaches. This includes ensuring that follow up appointments following diagnostics are dealt with immediately to avoid any unnecessary delays within the patient pathway to meet national targets.
• Prepare an adequate instruction daily work sheet to be used in the post holders absence.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times. Deal with confidential sensitive information about patients. Adhere to policies and statutory Health and Safety requirement of the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.
• To maintain patient safety through rigorous and consistent compliance with Trust policies for the prevention and control of infection, including hand hygiene. To undertake appropriate mandatory training and updates in infection prevention and control.
• To provide the supervision, development and training of support secretarial and admin staff within your team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RSA II or equivalent touch typing/computer skills
• Minimum 5 GCSE's including English or equivalent

Desirable

• Computer Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Secretarial Experience
• Experience working with MS Teams

Desirable

• Working with people
• UHD Experience
• Good verbal and written skills (attention to detail)

Technical Skills

Essential

• Good knowledge of IT systems and software
• Outlook/Word/Excel/Teams/PowerPoint
• Data accuracy on computer systems

Desirable

• Experience of hospital systems (eCamis/EPR/Teams)
• Audio typing

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of secretarial procedures
• Medical Terminology
• Understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection Act

Desirable

• patient management systems

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 Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Bournemouth

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This position will also include regular cataract clinics and cataract theatre lists, which should become high volume when possible. Other responsibilities include general ophthalmology clinics and participation in MDT meetings when required

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Are on the GMC Specialist Register for Ophthalmology and have CCT/CCST or will receive it within six months of the date of interview
• The ability to supervise junior staff and carry out 'on the job' training
• Ability to undertake independent cataract surgery

Desirable

• Training in General medicine/endocrinology, dermatology, oral and maxillofacial surgery or ENT surgery
• Other management experience including out patient priorities and waiting lists

Essential

Essential

• FRCOphth or equivalent

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

RBH

Castle Lane East

Dorset

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with GMC.
• MRCP or equivalent.
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within 6 months of CCT in Acute (Internal) Medicine or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)

Experience

Essential

• Experience in General Medicine

Desirable

• Experience in Acute Medicine

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Has studied at degree level or above

Desirable

• Evidence of recent professional development

Knowledge

Essential

• Up-to-date knowledge of current clinical guidelines and the NMC Code
• Understanding of safe medicines management and fetal monitoring principles
• Knowledge of mandatory and professional training required to practice as a midwife

Desirable

• Awareness of current NHS maternity service developments and research

Experience

Essential

• Ability to Assess, Plan, Implement and Evaluate care
• Ability to deliver evidence-based, person-centred care across all clinical areas of maternity services

Desirable

• Willing to undertake practice assessor training in final 6 months of preceptorship
• Willingness to undertake examination of the newborn

Technical Skills

Essential

• Clear communication and interpersonal skills to support birthing people and their families
• Time management and ability to prioritise workloads in fast-paced environments
• Experience of computerised midwifery record keeping

Desirable

• Management of epidural infusions
• Perineal Suturing

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Motivated, enthusiastic and committed to personal learning
• Ability to respond to constructive criticism in a positive and responsive manner
• Flexibility to cover rotational shifts, nights, weekends and occasional on-call duties where required
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to the Trust values
• Evidence of good attendance and punctuality

Desirable

• Car driver for community placement

Language Requirement

Essential

• Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals Dorset

BEACH Building, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth

Dorset

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To lead and develop OPSSDEC to meet the needs of the service promoting an SDEC first approach for all referrals to the acute take.

To lead and manage the development and provision of a high-quality nursing service and environment for patients in our SDEC service.

To provide specialist nursing knowledge, expertise and advice, facilitating the provision of evidence-based patient-centered care pathways

To ensure that resources are efficiently and effectively managed to deliver a high-quality service - To ensure the day-to-day smooth running of SDEC working closely with the OPAU Co-Ordinator.

To work closely with OPS Consultants, ACPs, Matrons, and directorate managers to provide a high quality and cost-effective patient focused service

To establish a balance between clinical and managerial demands to maintain clinical credibility.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration on Part 1, or 12 of NMC Register (RGN/RN Adult) or equivalent
• Teaching Qualification, SLIP/Mentorship
• 1st level degree

Desirable

• Deteriorating Adults Course
• HAPE or Equivalent
• ALS
• Leadership and Management qualification
• Qualification in the specialty

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post-registration experience, band 6 experience expertise in acute setting
• Working in partnership with all levels of staff
• Recent experience in specialty and knowledge of Front door Working
• Teaching Practice and developing staff
• Experience in leading and managing a team
• Experience in managing change
• Experience in service and practice development
• Experience in recruiting and selecting staff

Knowledge

Essential

• Understand the importance of timely flow promoting an SDEC first approach
• Has knowledge of Acute Medicine protocols
• Understand the roles of the Emergency department co-ordinator & the Clinical Site Team
• Able to competently manage the phone hub, ensuring patients are streamed to the correct pathway
• Have an in-depth knowledge of SDEC pathways and other available appropriate pathways for patients.

Desirable

• Have knowledge of protocols regarding mental health patients, transport, safeguarding etc

Technicsal Skills

Essential

• Proven leadership ability
• Able to deal with demands of rapidly developing and changing service, problem solving and prioritising abilities. Clinical reasoning, problem solving and decision make skills at an advance level
• Ability to work in a busy environment and cope when the service is under pressure.
• A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled to a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority, responsibility and accountability.
• Extended role skills, examples as appropriate to role e.g. IV drug administration, cannulation and phlebotomy, wound Care, ECG and ABG
• Able to conduct an RCA
• Ability to motivate and lead a team
• Commitment to personal and professional development and development of others
• Computer literacy particularly working with: spread sheets/ Health roster/ Electronic Clinical Diary/
• Planning and prioritisation skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant postgraduate experience across core areas - Neurology - Older Peoples Services - Orthopaedics
• Experience of working within an NHS acute/rehab hospital

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons), MSc or Equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• State Registered (HCPC)

Desirable

• Member of RCOT and RCOT SS Neurological Practice

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

• Ability to assess, manage & treat neurological conditions and patients with complex multi pathologies at specialist level
• Therapeutic moving & handling skills at specialist level
• Ability to teach & supervise band 5 staff & assistants
• Skills in goal setting & evaluating outcome measures

Knowledge

Essential

• Sound understanding of the pathology of neurological conditions
• Basic understanding of Neuroplasticity and theoretical rationale behind neurotherapy interventions
• Knowledge of the clinical pathway for neurological patients from acute care to long term management
• Knowledge and understanding of the Discharge to Assess pathways

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Self motivated
• Flexibility to respond to urgent requests, changes to plans etc

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals Dorset - Canford House

Canford House, Discovery Court, 551 Wallisdown Road, Poole

Dorset

BH12 5AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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