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Job summary

Main area
Oncology Department, within Cancer & Associated Specialties
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
  • Home or remote working
22.5 hours per week
Job ref
164-6395589
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Nottingham City Hospital
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£22,816 - £24,336 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/08/2024 23:59

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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Patient Pathway Administrator

Band 3

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Admin Team in the Oncology Department, within Cancer & Associated Specialties.

As part of a team you will be responsible for the audio typing and transcription of clinical correspondence across all specialties within the Division.

Skills we are looking for are:

  • Excellent spelling and grammar
  • Good keyboard skills
  • Good IT skills
  • Good attention to detail
  • Willingness to learn and develop

We will:

  • Offer a complete training package with NHS systems
  • Support and mentor to develop skills

Main duties of the job

Ensuring all clinical correspondence are typed and process within specified timescales.

Completing or escalating actions as required. 

A knowledge of medical terminology but is desired but not essential, as will form part of training.

To prioritise your workload with constantly changing demands and meet agreed deadlines.

Use your own initiative and respond to queries within and outside of the Organisation with a professional manner.

In addition to the this summary it is advised that you familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

Working for our organisation

If you are looking for a career in a vibrant, dynamic atmosphere that strives to continuously improve, develop and deliver the best care to our patients and staff, then you have come to the right place. With over 19,000 members of Team NUH, you'll be joining a busy and thriving community.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in as part of a team in a fast paced Secretarial Support Team  in the Oncology Department.

Core working hours are Monday-Friday, between 8.00am to 5.00pm but these can be agreed with your manager.

After an initial training period, we can offer flexibility in the form of working on site and working from home, with the expectation that at least one day will be spent on Campus.

 

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Accurately transcribing from Winscribe digital dictation and Winscribe Speech Recognition digital dictation, outpatient clinic letters and miscellaneous clinical correspondence to a high standard with specified timescales.

Responsible for the production of discharge summaries, clinical papers and material for publication from either audio or copy typing.

Use judgement and initiative to prioritise the importance/urgency of particular requests within defined guidelines

Undertake daily peer audit of clinical correspondence to ensure a high standard of accuracy and quality of work.

Ability to exchange sensitive or contentious information with diplomacy and in a confidential manner.

Liaising with outpatient administrator re. appointments and necessary important clinical information to ensure patients are seen on their pathway without delay.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • 5 GCSE’s or equivalent C or above – must include English
  • Computer literate to ECDL standard or equivalent.
Desirable criteria
  • RSA III word processing or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Fast and accurate audio typing
  • Proven typing and admin experience
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience of working in the NHS and experience using MS Office, Medway PAS and Notis.
  • Medical Terminology

Communication

Essential criteria
  • Uses correct grammar and spelling
  • Must be able to clearly and accurately convey information verbally gathered from both verbal and documented reports
Desirable criteria
  • Medical terminology

Analytical and Judgement

Essential criteria
  • Able to use judgement to make decisions in order to solve problems / enquiries
  • Able to work within tight deadlines

Physical skills

Essential criteria
  • Frequent use of VDU equipment

Other Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates an awareness of the importance of prompt timekeeping and good attendance at the workplace

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderadded for NUHArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.NHS Rainbow badge

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Maxine White
Job title
Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01159691169
Additional information

ext 72472

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