Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist diabetes service, supporting the ongoing care being delivered. We are seeking a motivated colleague to support the development, co-ordination and provide administration for a highly specialist diabetes service, working in partnership with patients and their carers/relatives, diabetes specialist nurses and dietitians. Provision of secretarial and administrative support to the Diabetes Nurse Consultant and other members of the Diabetes Nursing team will be a key part of the role on a daily basis.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will co-ordinate and provide administration for a highly specialist diabetes service, working in partnership with patientsand their carers/relatives, diabetes specialist nurses and dietitians. The post holder will act as a first point of contact for patients, GP's, Communitystaff and other colleagues within the trust.
Using multiple IT systems, you will monitor and play a role in the delivery of the technology service including continuous subcutaneous insulinpumps, CGM (continuous subcutaneous glucose monitoring) and flash glucose monitoring ordering, excluded devices, accounts andprocurement, audit.
You will monitor and co-ordinate the outpatient booking for the specialist technology, young adult and structured education appointments ensuringseamless and efficient operation of this will provide an efficient secretarial and administrative service to support the Diabetes Nurse Consultant and Diabetes specialist Nurses intheir day to day working
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will co-ordinate and provide administration for a highly specialist diabetes service, working in partnership with patientsand their carers/relatives, diabetes specialist nurses and dietitians. The post holder will act as a first point of contact for patients, GPs, Communitystaff and other colleagues within the trust.
Using multiple IT systems, you will monitor and play a role in the delivery of the technology service including continuous subcutaneous insulinpumps, CGM (continuous subcutaneous glucose monitoring) and flash glucose monitoring ordering, excluded devices, accounts andprocurement, audit.
You will monitor and co-ordinate the outpatient booking for the specialist technology, young adult and structured education appointments ensuringseamless and efficient operation of this service.
You will provide an efficient secretarial and administrative service to support the Diabetes Nurse Consultant and Diabetes specialist Nurses intheir day to day working
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
1. Good all round education to GCE/GCSE or equivalent
2. Experience of developing, implementing, and using administrative systems
3. Previous experience of secretarial/ administrative work
Desirable
4. Experience gained within NHS or public sector organisation
Skills
Essential
5. Excellent verbal and communication skills
6. Ability to organise patients appointments
Desirable
7. Previous experience of working as part of a team
Planning/ Organisational
Essential
8. Able to organise and prioritise own work to compliment that of the team
IT
Essential
9. Key board and computer literate.
Desirable
10. Experience of working with IT Systems
Personal qualities
Essential
11. Ability to remain calm under pressure
12. Conscientious and self-motivated
13. Flexibility
14. Willingness to learn and develop
Desirable
15. Experience of working in a multi-functional position
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
16. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to
17. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues