Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen as part of the expansion of the Endoscopy service to become part of our administrative support team at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
With a brand new Endoscopy Unit at our Friarage site ,refurbishment taking place at our James Cook Site and expansion to Redcar Primary Hospital, now is an exciting time to become part of our growing Endoscopy Administration team supporting the growth and development of the service.
Based at The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough you will play a pivotal role at the start of our patients journey as you will be the first point of contact for our patients.
Working closely with our booking team and nursing staff you will help to deliver an outstanding patient experience. We are looking for people who have excellent inter-personal skills to help put our patients at the heart of our service.
Youll be meticulous and organised and able to manage your own workload. Communicating directly with patients to ensure that we are meeting their needs youll be a role model for the Trust values of being Respectful, Supportive and Caring both to your patients and other colleagues.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will play an active role in supporting others to achieve the smooth day-today running of the busy Endoscopy Service within the South Tees NHS Foundation Trust.
The Endoscopy Administration Assistant will provide a comprehensive, effective and professional administrative support within the administrative and clerical function of the Endoscopy Service.
The successful candidate will act as first point of contact for all related enquiries from patients, nursing staff and other visitors to the department providing an outstanding reception service. you will manage patient attendance and update of e-Camis or Medilogik computer systems highlighting patient non-attendance/outcome of appointments so the patient can continue on their treatment pathway.
Coordinating management of patient health records for appropriate clinic/endoscopy lists you'll have a keen eye for detail and be meticulous in your preparation to ensure that our department runs as smoothly as possible for both patients and clinicians.
This vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.
Working for our organisation
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions
·Your Leadership Impact
·Service Improvement for Beginners
After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
1. Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
2. Understanding of clerical processes
3. Efficient and accurate word processing skills
Desirable criteria
4. Experience in a clinical setting
5. Knowledge of hospital patient administration system
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
6. GCSEs English and Maths A-C or equivalent qualification or equivalent work experience
7. NVQ 2 in Business Administration or equivalent experience or equivalent work experience.
Experience
Essential criteria
8. Experience of providing high levels of efficient and accurate customer care
9. Knowledge of Office and Outlook, including word, excel, e-mail and internet
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at
Right to Work in the UK
The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - (.
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a Skilled Worker visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - ( and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - (
Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.