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Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
About
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital-based health services to residents of Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells, and surrounding areas such as Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, and parts of north-east Sussex. The Trust offers specialist services, including Oncology and Ophthalmology, across a wider region. Fordcombe Hospital, located near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024, focusing on planned care with two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day care beds, and diagnostic services such as X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy, alongside consultation and treatment rooms.
At MTW, we are committed to fostering a culture that allows staff to reach their full potential, offering career growth and development opportunities. We value the unique contributions of each employee in delivering the highest quality care to our patients. As a diverse employer, we actively welcome individuals from varied backgrounds and perspectives, believing that this diversity strengthens our organisation.
The NHS offers over 350 different career paths, with roles ranging from direct patient care to vital support services. The Trust provides flexible shift patterns and operates a successful Staff Bank for ad-hoc paid shifts. We also offer volunteer opportunities, and all vacancies are advertised on our website, where applications must be submitted online. In the 2023 NHS staff survey, our employees voted us the second most recommended NHS Trust in the South East.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults, and appropriate pre-employment checks are conducted on all recruits in order to comply with Safeguarding requirements.
As a user of the 'two ticks' symbol (positive about disabled people), we are committed to employing disabled people, and disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy they apply for will be invited to attend interview and considered on their skills and abilities. If you are shortlisted for interview, our invitation will ask you to let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments for your interview, - please do ensure that you advise us if this is the case, as we are keen to facilitate your request and ensure that your interview with Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a positive experience.
In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible-working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.
Senior Clerical Officer
Accepting applications until: 09-Dec-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 09-Dec-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- Maidstone Hospital
- Cyfeiriad
- Hermitage Lane
- Tref
- Maidstone
- Cod post
- ME16 9QQ
- Major / Minor Region
- Kent
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (A secondment will be considered for Internal Applicants)
- Oriau
- Part time - 30 hours per week (Mon / Tue / Thur & Friday)
Salary
- Cyflog
- £24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yearly
- Gradd
- (Band 3)
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- Admin and Clerical
Trosolwg o'r swydd
The Peggy Wood Breast Unit at Maidstone Hospital has a part-time 1 yr fixed term contract vacancy for a Band 3 Senior Clerical Officer, Monday/Tuesday/ Thurday &Friday 30.0 hours per week.
Are you able to work under pressure and in a challenging environment? Do you enjoy working as part of a lively team? Are you adaptable and able to cope with an ever changing service? If so and you have good organisational skills, are professional, a good team player and able to work without close supervision and on your own initiative then this may be the job for you.
The successful candidate will be joining the Breast Screening Office team, who strive to ensure patient care is at the forefront of our service. You will provide clerical and admin support which contributes to the smooth running of the breast screening office. Accuracy and attention to detail is paramount for this post which involves scheduling and booking appointments for routine and urgent breast examinations and procedures, ensuring national targets are not breached.
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The post also involves communication with patients and all members of the multi-disciplinary team; face-to-face and by telephone. Therefore an outgoing nature and pleasant manner is essential, displaying tact and diplomacy where necessary. Additional duties include record keeping and the input of data onto the Breast screening computer programme. Previous experience in a healthcare setting and use of patient databases is essential.
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
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
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience of working in a busy administration environment.
- Experience in dealing with clients or patients.
- Use of bespoke computer systems i.e. RIS, CRIS
- An understanding of the Data Protection Act 1998
Meini prawf dymunol
- Team working
- Understanding of patient pathways
- Knowledge of NBSS
- Knowledge of Patient Administration System
- Previous NHS experience
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Excel: Ability to use spreadsheets and up-date reports.
- Ability to use Word for the accurate preparation of documents
- To be able to prioritise and organise own workload
Meini prawf dymunol
- To develop new skills and contribute to the improvement of the service provided.
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- GCSE English and Maths
- RSA or NVQ 3 equivalent
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Jacqui Ebden
- Teitl y swydd
- Breast Screening Office Manager
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01622 939519
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
If you wish to contact the department for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit please contact Jacqui Ebden on 01622 939519
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