Job description
Band 3
Job overview
We are looking for a talented and motivated administrator with a keen eye for detail, good computer skills, and who is passionate about patient care.
This post is particularly related to the personalised care and support planning datasets that we are required to report into, but also contributes to maintaining a high standard of data completion of other key dataset items within Cancer Services.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate must be able to undertake the following tasks:
- Reading, and obtaining clinical information from patient medical records.
- Competently use hospital systems to find information.
- Complete data entry with a high degree of accuracy.
- Work as part of a team to juggle a large workload.
Extensive training is offered. We welcome both internal and external candidates. It is important that candidates are able to competently use a computer and be able to communicate confidently at all levels.
Working for our organisation
NUH is a large acute teaching hospital with a range of fantastic opportunities for staff to develop their careers in the NHS.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Person specification
Communication & relationship
Essential criteria
- Clear & effective written and verbal communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Customer service skills
Planning and organisation
Essential criteria
- Accustomed to organising a large workload
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate time management skills
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential criteria
- Enthusiastic and methodical approach to tasks
- Able to detect data anomalies
Desirable criteria
- Experience of Microsoft office
- Experience of interpreting information from medical records
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's behavioural standards.
Education
Essential criteria
- A-C GCSE passes in Maths and English
Desirable criteria
- A-levels or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of computer data input/search procedures
- Experience with Clinical Data Management
- Experience with Data Entry
- Knowledge of Medical terminology
- Hospital administration systems
Desirable criteria
- Previous clerical/administration experience
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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.
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are currently under-represented at NUH.
Covid-19 vaccination: remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated. For helpful advice and information about the Covid-19 vaccination and how to access visit: https://nottsccg.nhs.uk/covid-19/covid-19-vaccinations/
Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Communication: All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly.
Easy read application: if you have a disability and find it difficult to complete our online application form, you can apply via our easy read application which you can find on the intranet https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/easy-read-job-application
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.
Skilled Workers Visa: We welcome applications from individuals who require a skilled worker visa in line with the Home Office regulations. NON-UK/NON SETTLED candidates may not be appointed, if a suitably qualified and skilled UK/SETTLED candidate is successful at interview stage as it is unlikely that the Trust is able to satisfy the Home Office Visa requirements
ID and Right to work checks: NUH authenticate all ID and right to work documentation such as passports, visa’s and driving license through a system called Trust ID. NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation in to the Trust ID system at your face to face ID appointment. The system will run a check against the key security features within your documentation. The system will provide us with an outcome of your check which will be stored securely on your personal file along with all other pre-employment check documentation.
Consent:
- Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
- Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£41.90 for enhanced and £21.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
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