Job summary
Employer heading
Podiatry Administrator
NHS AfC: Band 3
The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
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Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to develop and support systems for managing patient based information and appointment booking in the Community Podiatry Service.
The main aims are to develop and implement communications with patients, manage patient referrals and appointments on a new pathway.
There is flexibility for the role to be office and/or home based.
We are a large and dynamic Podiatry service of more than 100 staff working across all service areas in Derbyshire.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone with understanding of the clinical record system and how to book appointments who is keen to develop the current systems.
You will be someone who has drive, new ideas and is keen to improve and develop current systems to ensure better patient care and to free Podiatrists capacity to enable focus on clinical work.
You will have a commitment to providing a high standard of patient-focused care and be a strong team player.
You will be interested in Podiatry and have a compassionate, positive understanding towards neurodiversity.
Working for our organisation
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- English Language qualification (for example GCSE or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
- CLAIT or equivalent
- Word-processing certificate
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Experience of providing secretarial/admin support services
- Knowledge of Local Area
- Previous NHS experience
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of Podiatry
- Understanding of neurodiversity
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate with the public and professionals at all levels
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively, at times working to tight deadlines
- Excellent IT skills using Microsoft Office programmes & Excel
- Excellent telephone skills
Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Able to use initiative
- Positive approach to work
- Must be a team player and be able to communicate in a team
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Robert Branton
- Job title
- Divisional Podiatry Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07900 052475
- Additional information
If I am unavailable due to a period of planned leave, please contact:
Jack Wynne (Operational & Clinical Lead for Community Podiatry Services)
07825 583145
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