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Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
About
We provide a full range of acute clinical services from Northampton General Hospital and Danetre Hospital in Daventry. We are a designated cancer centre and have recently invested in a number of additional specialist services, including in-patient renal services and interventional cardiology. All elective inpatients and emergency admissions are screened for MRSA. As part of our work to improve clinical outcomes we are taking part in a national patient safety programme and have invested in systems to capture patients views on the service we provide. We understand that sometimes a small change can make a big difference for patients.
Our whole focus is on improving the quality of care given to our patients. We see quality as encompassing the following elements:
Clinically effective services
Safe services
The best possible experience for patients
We also believe in involving others in what we do and celebrating success.
Clinic Coordinator - O&G
Accepting applications until: 11-Aug-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 11-Aug-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Northampton General Hospital
- Address
- Cliftonville
- Town
- Northampton
- Postcode
- NN1 5BD
- Major / Minor Region
- Northamptonshire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 Per Annum / Pro Rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 3)
Specialty
- Main area
- Gynaecology
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Clinic Coordinator to join our excellent Gynaecology Coordinators team. We are seeking a highly organised and compassionate individual to coordinate Consultant and Nurse Led Clinics across the Gynaecology Team.
We are looking for someone with a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills and organisational skills , and who is committed to providing a first-class service for patients in a fast-paced environment.
Please note "Previous applicants need not reply"
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The successful candidate will be a conscientious and enthusiastic team player with excellent organizational and communication skills. A good understanding of current NHS referral to treatment targets would be advantageous. You will need to be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of confidentiality issues, be well motivated and reliable. You must be able to understand and accurately convey verbal and written information and be able to remain calm under pressure.
You will have an understanding of outpatient appointment booking, managing referrals and clinic booking. You will also be able to prioritise your workload and that of the team with constantly changing demands, meet agreed deadlines and use your own initiative. This includes ensuring referrals are dealt with in a timely manner and dealing with enquiries from patients and clinicians both in person, email and on the phone. Knowledge and experience of RTT pathways & referrals would be advantageous.
You will be responsible for the day to day supervision of the Gynaecology appointments. Good team working is essential for the effective delivery of the service. The successful candidate must be hard working and have a flexible approach to the post.
We look forward to welcoming a new member into the Gynaecology Team.
Working for our organisation
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Process outpatient referral letters to the Directorate within 24 hours of receipt of the referral, accurately recording details as required on Trust computerised systems.
Responsible for supporting the 2WW with finding additional slots for the Gynaecology department.
Responsible for General Gynae Advice & Guidance.
Responsible for printing Choose and Book referrals and monitoring and actioning the ASI list.
Check and action ERS daily.
Ensure all information entered on CAMIS is accurate and up to date confirming patient details at every point of contact.
Amalgamate duplicate hospital numbers in accordance with the duplication guidelines.
Use the National tracing Service to check/find NHS numbers and check other patient information in order to ensure accurate data collection.
Ensure accurate and up to date outpatient waiting list management and adherence to agreed national waiting time targets.
Coordinate referrals to consultants and Nurses for Triaging.
Responsible for new and rescheduled new and follow up outpatient appointment processes ensuring that the requirements of the patient as well as the clinician are met, receiving and coordinating referrals to clinics and ensuring the rapid access to those clinics as appropriate.
Arrange appointments for investigations and/or make appointments for additional patient tests as required by the clinician and where appropriate.
Receive and deal with phone calls from patients, relatives and carers concerning making, amending or cancelling appointments.
Ensure patients are contacted verbally to make and agree appointments. A minimum of three attempts should be made to contact patient to agree appointment. If no response after third attempt appointment to be sent by letter. Record all attempts to contact patient by telephone.
All appointments to be confirmed by a letter to patient/parent or guardian with regards to children.
Liaise with consultants and secretaries regarding clinic availability.
Assist the effective management of the patient pathway ensuring that all necessary appointments, including the booking of outpatient clinics and waiting lists, are arranged on time and that patients receive timely treatment in accordance with national standards such as the 18 week RTT pathway.
Receive and prepare relevant correspondence and material as required for clinical teams.
Ensure that all correspondence and documentation is filed promptly and cross referenced.
Ensure patient notes are correctly completed with the patient details and accurate copies of investigative reports and correspondence are filed in medical records case notes following laid down guidelines.
Assist with the coordination of clinics to ensure effective time management and utilisation.
Ensure that telephone enquiries, personal contact or correspondence is dealt with within agreed time limits and appropriate action is taken.
Work with medical, nursing, directorate, secretarial and clerical staff to promote the efficiency of patient care.
Contribute to feedback in the management of waiting lists, compilation of data and other management information as requested.
Ensure Trust and departmental policies are adhered to and contribute to changes and/or reviews of policies and procedures.
Provide general admin services including photocopying, filing, faxing and other office routines.
Ensure that relevant health records are available to medical staff when required and anticipate demand wherever possible.
Liaise with other hospital departments, GPs and other health care agencies when required.
To post holder will be expected to use computer systems where appropriate, including email system, the internet and intranet and other office systems in accordance with Trust policies.
Provide cross cover within team during absence complying with relevant organisational policy on attendance.
Receive and sort daily post, date stamp and distribute as appropriate.
At Northampton General Hospital we provide general acute services and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services to people living in Northamptonshire. As well as this we are an accredited cancer centre and provide cancer services to a wider population of Northamptonshire and parts of Buckinghamshire.
We are proud to be the first hospital in the UK to have obtained Pathway to Excellence® designated accreditation from the American nurses credentialing centre (ANCC).
We celebrate staff achievements and value the importance of working as one big team. That’s why we talk about Team NGH. It’s all about working together to provide the best possible care for our patients and supporting each other to grow and develop our skills. We are driven to helping you to be the best you can be.
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Apply today and join the largest family in Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
- Compassion
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courageous
- Accountable
To apply for this post, scroll down to the bottom of this page and select “apply online now”.
In submitting an application form, you authorise Northampton General Hospital to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.
Due to the high number of applications received we are unable to respond to each application individually. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you have been unsuccessful in this application.
For further information on nursing, apprenticeships, A&E or any other departments please visit our specific website or pages that are indicated on the right hand side of this advert.
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust recognises that staff of differing backgrounds and life experiences enrich our workforce and bring different skills and knowledge. We therefore encourage and welcome applications for our vacancies from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE VACANCIES PRIOR TO THE ADVERTISED CLOSING DATE WHEN WE ARE IN RECEIPT OF SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Person specification
Skills
Essential criteria
- Developed attention to detail and accuracy.
- Organisational skills and the ability to work methodically and prioritise.
- Ability to cope under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to help build effective working relationships at all levels of staff including consultants, junior medical staff, practitioners, nurses, technicians, managers.
- Able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Ability to communicate with all levels of staff including Clinicians, junior medical staff, practitioners, Managers and others as required.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Very good written and verbal communication skills
- Courteous, tactful and efficient telephone manner
- Proficient in Microsoft packages including Word and Outlook
- Planning and organisational skills to plan straightforward tasks, some ongoing, arranging meetings, arrange diary.
- Analytical and judgement skills for problem solving.
- Work well as part of a team.
- Experience of working in a busy office environment
- NHS Experience
- Camis & E-referral Experience
- Knowledge of RTT & Pathways in line with NHS England
- Advanced keyboard skills
Desirable criteria
- Advanced keyboard skills
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Self-motivated
- Ability to use own initiative
- Confident to establish and maintain good working relationships at all levels
- Must be able to understand the needs of patients and deal with them with tact and sensitivity
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Minimum 3 GCSE at Grade C or above, including English and Mathematics or equivalent.
- NVQ3, RSA3 or equivalent experience or qualifications
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Saira Khan
- Job title
- Admin Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01604 545487
- Additional information
Saira Khan or Administration Manager : [email protected]
OR
Jenny McCaffery Administration Manager : [email protected]
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