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Please see attached Job Description and Person Spec for a detailed view of the role or contact Gemma Street-Price, Junior Operational Services Manager on 01782 671522

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details on the post, please contact Kellie Smith (see contact details)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES To communicate non-clinical verbal and written information in a precise and effective way both internally and externally to patients, relatives and carers for many of whom there may be communication difficulties as a result of old age, hearing loss, pain, fear and language or learning difficulties. Information has to be communicated using relevant speed, accuracy, tact, understanding and confidentiality. To work as part of a team and also individually to provide high quality referral services and provide cover when needed during times of staff absence or annual leave. To provide an effective and efficient, customer friendly service to the patients of MPFT, their families and carers. To appoint, cancel and rearrange appointments as required using the (Rio) Referral system. To answer telephone enquiries from members of the public and other healthcare To work process letters as appropriate in relation to booking. To provide support and advice, maintain channels of communication and links with clinical and other staff within the department. To manage the day-to-day running of clinics ensuring they are used to capacity. The role is varied and requires confidentiality, initiative, flexibility and capacity of handling peaks in the work programme and an ability to relate to a wide range of individuals on behalf of the MPFT. Recording accurate, confidential and sensitive patient information. Methodical and able to work under pressure Please read Job Description and Person Specification for full details

Undertake a full range of administrative support tasks, both within clinical administrative departments and on ward and clinic areas as and when required in line with service needs and priorities. Be fully conversant with and adhere to all work related policies, procedures and guidelines, ensuring that all work outputs are completed as required and that all related targets and timescales are met. Use all appropriate technologies and equipment to their optimum functionality to assist in the provision of an efficient, effective and comprehensive administrative and secretarial service to support the provision of care to patients. Ensure that any/all work outputs are produced to a high standard of quality that meets all of the organisations requirements for Information Governance, RMS, and CQC and which is compliant with all associated national, regional and local policies, procedures and guidelines Participate in any/all associated training, development and appraisal processes relevant to required duties of this post. Adhere to all Trust requirements relating to behaviours and professional conduct at work. Key Result Areas Communication and Team Working: Respond to a diverse range of enquiries via letter, face to face contact or telephone from patients, relatives and other service users in an efficient, professional and courteous manner that is consistent with all related legislation, policies and procedure sourcing any relating information that might help deal with a query more effectively, taking accurate written messages and passing more complex queries on to relevant staff members. Adopt effective methods of communication to liaise with the multi-disciplinary team within the service/department/ward area and with staff from other wards/departments and external service users including GPs, patients and their representatives communicating in a professional and courteous manner that is consistent with all related legislation, policies and procedures through effective utilisation of appropriate communication mediums such as telephone and e-mail To act as department/ward receptionist, greeting and directing visitors and service users on arrival in a professional and courteous manner in accordance with Trust standards and expectations (ward admin). Use of Computerised Systems and Records Management: Following appropriate training and adherence all organisational policies, procedures and guidelines, assist in maintenance and reporting of information through the input of data into relevant trust/departmental patient related clinical systems using appropriate technologies and equipment as and when required, Be responsible for ensuring that all information relating to attendees, DNAs appointment bookings etc., is kept up to date at all times through effective utilisation of relevant patient related systems within work area, checking that all data being entered is valid and relating to the correct patient record on screen. (if appropriate to work area) Assist in requesting, locating, collecting and returning of healthcare records using the appropriate Trakcare technologies by following the appropriate healthcare record tracking procedures, SOPs and trust guidelines. Assist in the transcription of clinic letters, reports and other correspondence using the digital transcription and distribution applications and assist in the input and checking of data and information into all Trust IT systems within work area using appropriate technologies and equipment as and when required. General Admin Duties - all work areas: Assist in the organisation of the referral of patients to other departments/hospitals for investigations or further treatment (if applicable to work area). Assist with the organisation of any patient transport arrangements following appropriate trust policies, systems and processes (if applicable to work area). Assist with the organisation of patient review arrangements where required, following appropriate trust policies, systems and processes (if applicable to work area) Undertake daily administrative and clerical duties detailed in departmental SOPs to support the provision of patient care by taking direction from department line managers as appropriate to ensure patient safety and the security and confidentiality of all patient related information. Be responsible for the preparation of case notes and other related documentation for clinic sessions, using all appropriate technologies, procedures and guidelines, ensuring an accurate, timely and high quality service to all users (if applicable to work area) Ensure that all patient related information is filed securely into the patient healthcare record in the correct datal order and in the correct section of the healthcare record and that all information being filed therein is valid and relates to the correct patient as per the details on the healthcare record before the healthcare record leaves work area (if applicable to work area). Ensure that all patient healthcare records are kept in good order and that new volumes of the notes are created once case notes reach a thickness of 3 inches. (if applicable to work area). Maintain a clean and professional working environment at all times and undertake general clerical duties including opening and distributing post, housekeeping, filing, photocopying and maintaining stocks of routine stationery supplies. Assist in the maintenance of an up to date file system for work related documentation and establish an effective bring forward system to facilitate the timely processing of responses, information, correspondence, results and documents for self and colleagues on the ward. Participate in on-call rota for administrative support in the event of a Major Incident being declared (including any related training and update sessions). Demonstrate commitment to IWL principles and flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff. Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the workplace Reduce sickness absence; workplace incident; and promote zero tolerance on violence against staff. Take responsibility for own personal development and education and the development of a personal development plan. Control of Infection Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene and to undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control. Communication and Working Relationships Behaving in a professional and courteous manner at all times., the post holder will be expected to assist in the provision of a high quality, patient centred service in all clinical areas of the Trust by communicating and working effectively with all colleagues within the service, liaising with other departments and internal service users across the trust and external service users e.g. patients, GPs, other hospitals etc., whilst ensuring that patient confidentiality is maintained. The most challenging part of the job Working across several work areas (including offices, departments and ward areas), the post holder will be required to assist in the provision of a professional, high quality effective and efficient administrative and clerical support service to a multi-disciplinary team that meets the needs of the service and the requirements of all related policies, procedures and guidelines. The postholder will be expected to meet the high demands of the post, and work to tight deadlines whilst remaining calm, flexible and organised. DBS Criminal Records Disclosure Check This post is deemed to require a Disclosure Check Standard Level with the Criminal Records Bureau. Further information on the Disclosure Service is available from www.disclosure.gov.uk This job description is intended as a guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post and should not be regarded as a complete list of those required to be fulfilled under the written statement of the main terms and conditions of employment. The contents may be amended from time to time subject to developing service needs although such amendment would occur following appropriate consultation with the postholder.

Please refer to detailed job description. The post holder is required to support the Medical Secretary Team Leader in the delivery of a comprehensive administrative service to a specialty team. This will involve inpatient waiting list management for a specialty, in accordance with the Patient Access Policy, communicating appointment and admission related information to patients and carers and typing correspondence and/or transcribing and typing up of minutes as appropriate. Working at County Hospital site may also be required at times.

Responsibility for handling telephone and other communications with sensitivity and confidentiality using personal judgement to assess each situation and to deal with accordingly. To deliver a high standard of communication to build and maintain good working relationships. The post holder will be required to locate and track case notes if required. To support the Medical Secretary and specialty team in the delivery of waiting list management. Liaise with medical team and appointments department to arrange, cancel or alter clinical commitments to contribute to the smooth running of the department.

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

The post holder will be expected to work on his or her own initiative in accordance with the management requirements and will be responsible for the standard of their own work. The nature of the work requires someone who is aware of patient confidentiality, trustworthy and with the ability to deal professionally and effectively with all staff, external agencies and the public.

Please refer to detailed job description. The post holder is required to support the Medical Secretary Team Leader in the delivery of a comprehensive administrative service to a specialty team. This will involve inpatient waiting list management for a specialty, in accordance with the Patient Access Policy, communicating appointment and admission related information to patients and carers and typing correspondence and/or transcribing and typing up of minutes as appropriate.

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details on the post, please see contact information details

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community difference here. Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details on the post, please contact Rachael Maddock (see contact details)

The post holder will also be responsible for handling telephone and other communications with sensitivity and confidentiality using personal judgement and acquired knowledge to assess each situation and to deal with accordingly. The post holder will need to ensure that systems are in place to deliver a high standard of communication to build and maintain good working relationships. There is a requirement to exchange information with patients and carers, requiring tact and diplomacy. There is also a requirement to communicate complicated information to other departments and external contacts. The post holder will plan and organise own time. The job will involve job prioritisation of work for others which will involve resolving conflicting diary appointments and schedules. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the appropriate utilisation of theatre lists within their specialty area and ensure effective management of waiting lists, including compliance with the Patient Access Policy to ensure waiting time standards are achieved, taking into account application of national RTT rules. The post holder will liaise with the medical team and appointments department to arrange, cancel or alter clinical commitments to contribute to the smooth running of the department ensuring that patients notes are requested and provided in a timely manner. pt holder is required to provide comprehensive secretarial, waiting list management and administrative support to medical and nursing staff within a specialty team. The post holder will assist medical and nursing colleagues in the organisation of the specialty team workload, communicating appointment and admission related information to patcarers, ensuring compliance with the Patient Access Policy and Divisional requirements in terms of inpatient waiting list management and typing correspondence and/or transcribing and typing up of minutes as appropriate. The post holder will supervise the specialty secretarial team in terms of day to day personal issues e.g. annual leave requirements, teams PDRs and also keeping accurate records. The post holder will coordinate the day to day workload of the specialty team within the department, addressing any issues when they arise. To be the first point of contact for any queries relating to the specialty team, delegating as appropriate.