Band 4 Senior Surgical Appliances Orthotic Assistant
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic individual to work within our busy service. You will be supported in this role by the Surgical Appliances Orthotics manager - working closely to develop and progress the Orthotics department.
To assist the Surgical Appliances Manager in the delivery of the Surgicalappliances service to patients across Barnet & Chase Farm sites.To provide all aspects of administrative support for the Surgicalappliance department across the Royal Free, Barnet & Chase Farmsites.To ensure a high quality, friendly and efficient frontline service to patientsand staff, contributing to regular needs analysis, service review andeffective management of patient complaints and queries.
Main duties of the job
This role will require the successful applicant to work at the Orthotics department between Barnet and Chase Farm hospitals with occasional cross site working at Royal Free hospital. The successful applicant will also provide Orthotic clinics to our patients - including Orthosis, Surgical Hosiery and Breast prostheses. This is a very diverse role which requires the ability to balance a variety of administrative tasks along with clinical responsibilities. You will have excellent communication skills, be adaptable to different environments and provide excellent support to our Orthotics team. Cross cover is essential and on occasion you will be required to travel to different sites.
If you have the skills and attributes fitting this role, we look forward to receiving your application.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for more information about the role and working at The Royal Free London.
Person Specification
World Class Care Values
* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
* Higher education qualification (e.g. NVQ 3) or equivalent experience or training
Experience
* Previous NHS experience of interaction with patients
* Previous experience working with people within the healthcare environment
* Experience of leading/supervising/teaching individuals
* Experience of working in a team
* Previous experience of independent assessment and orthotic provision for patients
* Involvement in a caring role in a healthcare facility
* Extensive experience of administrative work
Skills and aptitudes
* Good time management
* Ability to work alone and use initiative
* Understanding of the role of appliances and how admin can support this.
* Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in writing
* Proficient with computers, including use of MS word and Excel
* Good organisational skills
* An understanding of the skills required for effective team working
* Able to use initiative and demonstrate flexibility in routine situations.
* Ability to work under pressure and prioritise between urgent and routine tasks
* Able to work flexibly performing more than one task concurrently.
Personal Qualities & attributes
* Effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness & ability to motivate
* Demonstrates assertiveness
* Self- motivated
* Strong attention to detail
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.
Royal Free & Barnet & Chase Farm hospitals
£32,199 to £34,876 a yearPer annum inclusive of HCAS pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
Job locations
Royal Free & Barnet & Chase Farm hospitals
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