Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We currently have 1 full-time post available to join our Cancer Centre Multi-Disciplinary Service (MDT) service in the Princess Anne Hospital. If you're dynamic, enjoy data entry and are looking for a new, exciting, challenging busy non patient-facing role this could be the post for you.
The ideal candidate will be data-driven and have great attention to detail. You will have excellent communication skills both written and verbal. You will be able to work independently and as part of a team and have good organisation skills. This is a progressive band 3-4 post.
You will be working in the Cancer Centre with a team of 30 Multi-Disciplinary Co-ordinators.
We provide our services over core business hours (8 am - 5 pm) working Mon- Fri 37.5 hours per week.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WHAT YOULL DO
You will have demonstrable experience working under pressure in an acute clinical environment and be able to meet deadlines and be able to effectively prioritise different tasks.
Your interpersonal skills will enable you to be able to quickly forge good working relationships within the hospital and make you someone our patients can trust to effectively co-ordinate their care.
You will also have administrative experience with excellent typing and report writing skills, and be able to demonstrate precise attention to detail.
You will be responsible for identifying any blockages or concerns in patient pathways and recommending solutions and changes to current processes to improve service delivery and compliance.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR Although advertised as a Band 3 post, upon completion of training and successfully demonstrating competencies you will be regraded to Band 4. We would expect this to be achieved within 8 to 12 months dependant on the candidates previous skills and ability to learn the processes and systems.
This role is ideally suited for those candidates who are already working at a Band 3 level or above, and looking to develop themselves within the NHS, whilst actively working in and supporting multiple teams around them.
For further information, informal visits and enquiries are both welcomed and encouraged.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 29th May 2024.
Successful candidates will be asked to take a quick 5-minute multiple-choice questionnaire at the start of the interview. This will be provided on the day.
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Previous applicants who have been unsuccessful at interview need not apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WHAT YOULL DO
You will have demonstrable experience working under pressure in an acute clinical environment and be able to meet deadlines and be able to effectively prioritise different tasks.
Your interpersonal skills will enable you to be able to quickly forge good working relationships within the hospital and make you someone our patients can trust to effectively co-ordinate their care.
You will also have administrative experience with excellent typing and report writing skills, and be able to demonstrate precise attention to detail.
You will be responsible for identifying any blockages or concerns in patient pathways and recommending solutions and changes to current processes to improve service delivery and compliance.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR Although advertised as a Band 3 post, upon completion of training and successfully demonstrating competencies you will be regraded to Band 4. We would expect this to be achieved within 8 to 12 months dependant on the candidates previous skills and ability to learn the processes and systems.
This role is ideally suited for those candidates who are already working at a Band 3 level or above, and looking to develop themselves within the NHS, whilst actively working in and supporting multiple teams around them.
For further information, informal visits and enquiries are both welcomed and encouraged.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 29th May 2024.
Successful candidates will be asked to take a quick 5-minute multiple-choice questionnaire at the start of the interview. This will be provided on the day.
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Previous applicants who have been unsuccessful at interview need not apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of secondary education
- Demonstrates proven ability and knowledge of a range of administrative and IT systems and willingness to learn other bespoke IT systems.
- Educated to Diploma level or can demonstrate equivalent experience. i.e. acquired through NVQ3 plus relevant practical experience
- Evidence of continuing professional or personal development.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to touch type dictation
Desirable
- Courses / further study attended.
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Strong administrative or organisational experience
- Proven ability to work to deadlines, prioritise and multi-task
- Previous NHS experience, linked to a clinical setting
- Knowledge and experience across a range of admin work procedures gained in a Healthcare setting
- Previous experience working in a cancer pathway setting and an understanding of the targets
Desirable
- Previous co-ordination role
- Existing user of NHS IT systems, e.g. PAS, Master lab, Radiology, HICSS. Experience of providing information in various formats
Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of secondary education
- Demonstrates proven ability and knowledge of a range of administrative and IT systems and willingness to learn other bespoke IT systems.
- Educated to Diploma level or can demonstrate equivalent experience. i.e. acquired through NVQ3 plus relevant practical experience
- Evidence of continuing professional or personal development.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to touch type dictation
Desirable
- Courses / further study attended.
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Strong administrative or organisational experience
- Proven ability to work to deadlines, prioritise and multi-task
- Previous NHS experience, linked to a clinical setting
- Knowledge and experience across a range of admin work procedures gained in a Healthcare setting
- Previous experience working in a cancer pathway setting and an understanding of the targets
Desirable
- Previous co-ordination role
- Existing user of NHS IT systems, e.g. PAS, Master lab, Radiology, HICSS. Experience of providing information in various formats
Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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.
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).
Additional information
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).
