Speciality Pa - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
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Nottingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description
Band 4


Main area

  • OPAT
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Grade

  • Band 4
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Contract

  • Permanent: Monday to Friday
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Hours

  • Full time hours per week (Monday to Friday)
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Job ref

Site

  • City Campus
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Town

  • Nottingham
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Salary
- £23,949 - £26,282 per annum
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Salary period

  • Yearly
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Closing

  • 30/03/2023 23:59Job overview


A new opportunity has arisen in the OPAT team for a full time Specialty PA to support our well-established and expanding team.

The position will be based at the City Campus Hospital.


Working as part of a team the post-holders will provide high quality administrative service to consultants ,nurses and their teams.

Main duties of the job


You will be a conscientious and enthusiastic team player with excellent organisational and communication skills and be well motivated and reliable.

You will be able to understand and accurately convey verbal and written information and be able to remain calm under pressure.

You will be able to work as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of a busy department.

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Ensure all clinical correspondence is typed and processed within specified timescales. Completing or escalating actions as required.

A knowledge of medical terminology is desirable. You will also be able to prioritise your workload with constantly changing demands, to meet agreed deadlines.

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

Working for our organisation

The Specialty PA role is an integral part of the OPAT team. We offer a wide range of treatments and pride ourselves on our efficient and quality service.
We have a management team that is supportive, innovative and proactive in ensuring we offer a high quality service. We are keen to encourage developments in line with Trust policy and working in new ways.

We recognise responsibility to ensure that staff are developed and stimulated within their environment in order to achieve vision and deliver care that reflects the values and behaviours of the team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities


In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.


The post holder will manage the day to day activities for a delegated number of consultants within the OPAT Service at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, in accordance with Government Access Targets and Trust's Access Policy.

Also ensuring that there is an efficient and effective use of available resources at all times.

They will co-ordinate the consultants virtual ward rounds along with supporting the consultants in there day to day duties.

The post holder will also play a key central role within the services and is required to work in close liaison with NHS colleagues, patients and the general public.

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.

Be responsible for sending blood form, chasing appointments for other areas and any other admin

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria

  • 5 GCSE C> including Maths and English
Desirable criteria

  • NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or similar
Experience

Essential criteria

  • Previous or current admin experience
  • Experience of working in a team
Desirable criteria

  • Previous NHS work
- knowledge of NUH computer systems

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential criteria

  • Must be able to clearly and accurately convey information verbally to different audiences
  • Must be able to handle distressed or aggressive patients
Planning & organisation skills

Essential criteria

  • Demonstrates an ability to organise own work schedule
  • Able to work with in prescribed deadlines
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Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience.

Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.


Salary:
The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.

Disability Confidence:

All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.


At Risk of redundancy:

NHS employees within the East Midlands who are 'at risk' of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

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