Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join the admin team basedwithin the Pre-Operative Assessment Unit. The unitsprimary purpose is to ensure that patients undergoing elective surgery are ableto negotiate and agree a suitable date for their surgery. Specialist Pre-Assessment Nurses within theunit are responsible for screening all patients added to surgery waiting lists,to ensure they are fit and ready for surgery. In preparation for admission for elective inpatient surgery, allpatients undergo a further pre-operative assessment.
Main duties of the job
The main purpose of the role is to provide an efficient reception andadmin support service for patients attending the pre-operative unit, nursingstaff and waiting list booking staff.
Tasks include greeting patients, booking in electronic system andinforming nursing teams of arrival.
Collection and collation of patient documents in preparation for patientPre-assessment appointments.
Answering telephone calls form patients, taking messages and communicatingto relevanct staff / colleaugues.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close aposition early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performingTrust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission(CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of ourstrategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring astrong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued byour local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. Itis moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through theorganisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part ofthe journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promotingequality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race,nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physicaldisability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salarydeduction.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Descriptionand Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Descriptionand Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Microsoft computer packages, including Word, Excel and Outlook
Desirable
- Experience working in an NHS environment
- Experience of appointment/scheduling systems
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Familiarity with medical terminology
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality
- Awareness of Health and Safety requirements
Desirable
- Knowledge of PAS, in-patient and out-patient modules
- Knowledge of NHS waiting time targets
Values based questions
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- What motivates you to do a good job?
- What do you think are the most important factors when working as part of a team?
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GSCE (A to C Level) or equivalent
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to relate to people of all disciplines and at all levels within the organisation
- Ability to remain calm under pressure whilst working methodically and with accuracy
- Possess good organisational skills in order to prioritise work to meet deadlines
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Problem solving skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Microsoft computer packages, including Word, Excel and Outlook
Desirable
- Experience working in an NHS environment
- Experience of appointment/scheduling systems
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Familiarity with medical terminology
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality
- Awareness of Health and Safety requirements
Desirable
- Knowledge of PAS, in-patient and out-patient modules
- Knowledge of NHS waiting time targets
Values based questions
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- What motivates you to do a good job?
- What do you think are the most important factors when working as part of a team?
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GSCE (A to C Level) or equivalent
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to relate to people of all disciplines and at all levels within the organisation
- Ability to remain calm under pressure whilst working methodically and with accuracy
- Possess good organisational skills in order to prioritise work to meet deadlines
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Problem solving skills
