Outpatient Administrator - Cardiology | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 23 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,383 pro rate per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 June 2024 |
| Location: | Dorchester, DT1 2JY |
| Company: | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6305411/405-24-AC250ADC |
Summary
An exciting opportunity had arisen for an outpatient administrator to join the Cardiology team at Dorset County Hospital.
This is a varied, interesting and rewarding role, and we are looking for a post holder who is professional, confident, keen and friendly. You will need to be able to communicate with everyone in the MDT, including consultants, nurses, secretaries, patients and external agencies so having excellent communication skills is essential to the role.
The post is based within the Cardiology Department, South Wing at Dorset County Hospital.
This role is for 37.5 hours per week.
The post holder will be expected to undertake a range of general administrative duties for the department including checking patients in for their appointments; booking of outpatient diagnostic appointments; to answer telephone and email queries; and handle and distribute incoming post.
The successful candidate will also contribute to the smooth running of the Reception Desk.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented in our organisation.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
• Provide comprehensive reception / administrative support to the Cardiology department service in achieving its objectives.
• Assist and support the team to ensure the delivery of a high quality service. This will require the use of good clerical, communication and interpersonal skills.
The jobholder would be expected to act on own initiative and be responsible for their own actions and be able to make decisions within their role and seek advice, if required, from various members of the MDT team.
As a member of a team in the department, the post holder will be expected to work flexibly with other members of the team to ensure the best possible patient care.
This advert closes on Sunday 2 Jun 2024
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