Surgical Appliances Administrator - London, United Kingdom - King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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1 month ago

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We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-organised Administrator to join our busy Surgical Appliances service at both Orpington Hospital and Princess Royal University Hospital.

You will be responsible for providing effective support to the department and Orthotist team.


The post holder will be responsible for ensuring a high standard of clerical support is provided for the Surgical Appliances department within the Trauma and Orthopaedics care group, on both PRUH and Orpington sites.


King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London.

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites.

The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do.

By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.


We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan.

In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus.

Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.


  • Responsible for the management of booking patients into Orthotic clinics in a timely manner, according to urgency.
  • To assist in the maintenance of the filing system of hospital records held within the department.
  • Manage patient pathway coordination within the Orthotic Services which include first point processing of Orthotic Referrals, booking the patient for any clinical intervention including follow ups.
  • To liaise with the clinical team for the smooth running of clinics
  • Purchasing the prescribed orthotics and surgical appliances through KFM that also include making sure that timely receipt of the goods and providing them to patients through clinical events in a timely manner.
  • Assist in managing inventory for the "Off the shelf" Orthotics items.
  • Responsible for maintaining stock levels of Orthotic equipment.
  • To ensure that the data input into the hospital computer systems, both the Trust PAS system (or equivalent) and any localised databases meets the required standards of data quality and that accurate records of patient attendance in clinic are maintained and recorded in full.
  • Manage staff and ward requests and supplying them with Orthotics as needed.
  • Maintain computerised record systems, list and files
  • To ensure that desk and waiting areas are maintained in a presentable manner.
  • To liaise reception clinics including, the welcoming of patients, booking follow up appointments and keeping patients informed of any delays to their appointment.
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