Medical Administrator - Southampton, United Kingdom - University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

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Southampton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

ABOUT THE TEAM

Ophthalmology services consist of outpatient clinics, theatres, 1 inpatient ward and essential services like eye Casualty and injection and Laser services.

The service is run by a team of doctors, nurses, Optometrists, Orthoptists and administrative staff.

The Ophthalmology Medical team consists of 30 consultants and 32 junior doctors covering all subspecialties within ophthalmology.

The post holder will be joining a team of administrative staff consisting of an Operations Manager, 3 Associate Operations Managers, 1 Access manager, Fail safe officers, Flow Coordinators and 3 dedicated booking teams and PPCs.

The Department has recently opened out new State-of-the-art Outpatient areas which doubled our OPD capacity. We have also recently bought new Laser machines to join the existing treatment kit.

The post holder will be working very closely with the Operations team and other administrative staff and will be responsible for rolling out the medical rosters under the guidance of the operations team.

The department.

We are a fun, hardworking department and so you must be prepared for a lively, busy but rewarding working environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The post holder will be the lead for recruitment and contracting services for all Ophthalmology medical staff, with specific responsibility for coordinating the junior doctor timetable ensuring compliance with Working Time Directive, Any new working regulations and sustainability of deanery recommendations for Ophthalmology.

Other responsibilities include,

Support Key initiatives and projects
Participate in the recruitment and retention of medical staff
To advertise for longterm locums
Dealing with annual leave, salary queries and verification of previous service
You will be required to work closely with other patient pathway coordinators, consultants, junior doctors and the wider Eye Unit Team

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for an individual who is:

A team player
Excellent communication skills
Self

- motivation and Enthusiasm

Ability to thrive under pressure
Strong organisational skills
Flexible in their approach to work
Able to use own initiative to prioritise workload, preempt problems and maintain confidentiality

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As one of the largest acute teaching Trust's in England, we can offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

We believe you deserve the best possible surroundings in which to do your job and we want to support you in doing your job to the best of your ability.

As a Trust, we support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. You'll have an opportunity to discuss this at interview.

Our Live Well and inspire programme offers opportunities, support and advice, including smoking cessation services, exercise and activity classes, and support for mental health.