Admissions Coordinator - Leicester, United Kingdom - University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
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Leicester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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The Cardiology Department at Glenfield Hospital is looking for a 37.5 hr a week admissions coordinator to be part of the clerical team.


This is a varied and interesting role and you will be responsible for the flow of patients through pre-assessment to preadmission.

The post holder will use HISS and electronic booking.

You will be working with a multi-disciplinary team and so must possess excellent communication skills.

Working to deadlines and accurate keyboard skills are essential qualities that we are looking for.

If you require any further information please contact Jill Halfpenny, Team Leader on or Nicola Carter on


Preference will be given in the first instance to existing NHS employees within the East Midlands healthcare community who are 'at risk' of redundancy.

Such employees within the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust will be considered first.


The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the effective day to day administration and coordination of the clerical procedures associated with the flow of patients through the cardiology department in line with national policy and local agreed guidelines.


We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals.

We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.


Our team is made up of more than 14,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.


We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.

Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do


They are:

  • We focus on what matters most
  • We treat others how we would like to be treated
  • We are passionate and creative in our work
  • We do what we say we are going to do
  • We are one team and we are best when we work together


Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.

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To locate all patient records and prepare them for the clinic in line with Directorate Guidelines ensuring appropriate patient correspondence is present.


Prepare a pulling list from the HISS system at least 2 weeks in advance and inform the Imaging department of all x-rays that need to be requested.

Ensure that all other tests and investigations are present in the hospital notes prior to the patient's appointment.

Search and request all missing notes in line with Division Guidelines.

Request any foreign notes well in advance of the patient's appointment date.

Liaise with wards and medical secretaries in connection with changes to
appointments or reduction of clinics.

Responsible for queries and enquiries regarding appointments.


To offer a reception service to the patients on clinic utilising the HISS system to document their arrival and their outcome at the end of their consultation.


Ensure accurate patient demographic information is sought at the clinic appointment and that both the hospital notes and HISS system are updated accordingly.

To ensure that HRG sheets are completed with correct procedure codes.

To deal efficiently diagnostic test request forms.


To be responsible for the timeliness, accuracy and integrity of the data which is recorded on paper and electronic systems, including RTT.

To ensure that case note tracking is complete and accurate.
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