Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic and reliable individual to join the Pain Management Team at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital.
We are looking for someone to undertake the role of Administrative Co-ordinator. This is an ideal opportunity for the successful candidate to gain experience or further their knowledge in a Band 4 supervisory role amongst a supportive team and management structure.
Exceptional secretarial / administrative skills are essential and previous experience in an NHS outpatient role would be an advantage.
The successful candidate will be required to work well under pressure and demonstrate the ability to prioritise the demands of a busy service and manage their time and workload effectively workloads with a flexible, patient-centred approach.
This post can be based in Scarborough or York with an occasional requirement to travel cross site.
If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.
Main duties of the job
The post will provide a varied and interesting workload including but not limited to these key areas:
1. To take a lead role in managing the clinics for our Pain Management outpatient appointments, in accordance with Government Access targets.
2. Monitor, maintain and update electronic worklists and ensure that all tasks are being actioned in a timely manner, and to escalate where appropriate, any patients who will breach the maximum booking requirements for the specialty.
3. Monitor clinician annual leave/absences and adjust clinic templates accordingly.
4. Be responsible for setting up new clinics by liaising with our Pain Service clinical colleagues, outpatient services and clinic managers.
5. Produce reports and other documents as required to analyse worklists and provide information to the management team.
6. Develop and maintain appropriate internal written working practices, ensuring that relevant Trust Policies are followed and implemented within the designated area of responsibility.
7. Manage incoming email tasks and delegate to the team.
8. Be responsible for the day-to-day supervision, co-ordination and line management of the administrative and clerical staff within the designated area of responsibility.
Please feel free to contact the Service Manager for an informal chat about this role.
Working for our organisation
To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
9. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
10. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
11. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
12. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
13. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
14. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
15. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a range of provider
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
16. Educated to NVQ Level 4/5, BTEC Level Higher National Diploma & Certificate (HND/C) or equivalent level
17. Word processing and computer literacy skills to RSA3/NVQ3 level
Desirable criteria
18. ECDL Qualification
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
19. Self-disciplined/motivated to function independently, but also able to motivate others
Skills
Essential criteria
20. Able to organise and prioritise both own workload and that of others as required
21. Ability to practice delegation, negotiation and motivation skills
22. Possess a range of developed communication skills
23. Able to function effectively as part of a team
Desirable criteria
24. Experience of managing organisational change within a team e.g. restructures, changes to job requirements.