Job description

Job responsibilities

Friendly and supportive Consultants willing to guide doctors with their requirements and competencies for entry into Core / Specialist / GP training as well as potential to be promoted onto the Registrar rota

Opportunities to carry out audits/quality improvement and research work with view to gaining peer-reviewed publications.

The main responsibility of this post will be the best inpatient care of both trauma and elective patients, although there will be an additional opportunities for theatre attendance and for clinic experience. This additional experience will be facilitated by the on-going development of the dedicated Orthogeriatric service and the team-based approach to inpatient care.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop expertise within a supported environment and consolidate experience gained during Foundation Years training. Orthopaedics is an exciting speciality this post would be ideal to gain experience prior to speciality training.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary Medical Degree (MBBS or Equivalent)
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice

Desirable

• Part A MRCS

Experience

Desirable

• One year full time hospital service in CT-equivalent (desirable) since first obtaining full or limited registration or equivalent
• Experience in clinical research
• Experience in teaching
• Experience with simulation training

Skills

Essential

• Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
• Flexible, able to cover colleagues' absence

Desirable

• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills

Value Based Question

Essential

• Give an example of a time where you have demonstrated a 'can do' attitude (including the situation you were in) and the outcome

Knowledge

Essential

• Clinical Governance principles
• Understanding of principles of medical audit

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Windmill Road

Gillingham, Kent

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.medway.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Liaising with GP surgeries as required to highlight any issues with the referrals, and liaising with the patient to arrange an appointment.

Organise and book departmental clinics on PAS ensuring the correct documentation is available and all patient information is correct on the database. Send out appointment letters with appropriate patient information or confirm urgent appointments by telephone where necessary. Prioritise appointments that have been vetted by clinical and nursing staff as urgent whilst ensuring that no appointments slots remain unfilled.

Organise patient transport requirements, liaising with ambulance control and patients to ensure they have transport arranged for outpatient appointments if needed.

Cash up clinics on PAS to ensure appropriate funding is received.

Open and distribute the post internally within the department

File results appropriately in patient notes, in accordance with the Department procedures

Ordering Stationery including leaflets for the service. Check invoices against orders and delivery notes, following up on discrepancies. Keep stationery stores in an organised manner.

Chase up DVLA reports with medical colleagues and liaise with patients

Be the first line contact for patients with complaints ensuring they are handled with patience and tact in an appropriate manner, and advising them of the correct procedure or referring them to the Service Manager

Carry out duties in accordance with established procedures and guidelines, prioritising tasks as required.

Maintain databases and review list of patients requiring review

Manage constant and sometimes complex telephone enquiries, relaying messages and referring calls as appropriate. Deal with difficult and confidential enquiries from patients in a sensitive, timely and appropriate manner.

Liaise with the clinical coders to ensure correct coding

To provide cover during times of colleagues absence or on annual or sick leave

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to understand and comply with the Data Protection Act and maintain confidentiality at all times
• Understanding of Trust Values

Desirable

• Understanding of Medical Terminoloy

Experience

Essential

• Previous admin / office experience, preferably in a Health Service environment

Skills

Essential

• The ability to adapt to challenging and changing situations/demands
• Computer literate, in particular use of MS windows and Outlook
• Ability to work on own initiative and work within a team
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal

Desirable

• knowledge of internal IT systems such as PAS, EPR

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medway Maritime Hospital

Windmill Rd

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.medway.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assisting Nursing staff with processing of patients property and valuables in accordance with policy and procedures and arranging for property to be taken into General Office for safe custody

Organise and book departmental clinics on the PAS system ensuring that all necessary documentation is available and all patient information is correct and amending where needed.

Contacting clinic patients ahead of appointments to ensure they are aware of when and where to come and attach notes to PAS regarding this.

Cash up clinics where required.

Greet patients and arrive them on PAS system, answering any queries they may have and dealing with any general problems they may have during their visit completing EC attendance forms on EPR for FSDEC clinic patients and discharging from EPR when appointment complete.

Arranging ambulance transportation where authorised and if patient does not have own transport or relative support.

Ordering and maintaining ward stationery and supplies through Integra and NHS supply chain

Completion of routine maintenance requests for forwarding to Estates Department

Receiving telephone calls, taking and relaying messages and referring calls as appropriate.

Answering patients and relatives general enquiries and assisting them with any problems throughout their stay.

Liaising with other Hospitals and Departments, Social Services, GP Surgeries and Home Help Services and close working liaison with the Directorate of Medicine and Emergency Care.

Photocopying of paperwork as required and scanning as per policy guidelines

To provide cover remote or on ward for annual leave and sickness leave on any of the medical Wards as directed including weekend and evening cover.

Ensuring all mandatory training is up to date and all Trust policies are adhered to

Any other duties as directed by Line Manager, Senior Nurse and management team Medicine, Emergency Department & Critical Care Division

Collection of Ethnic and Religious Data and inputting information onto PAS System

Acting as Stage One Officer to determine overseas patients liability for treatment charges and informing the Overseas Officer

Delivery of post, diagnostic and prescriptions Forms to departments and collection of drugs from Pharmacy as appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level including English or equivalent qualification/experience

Knowledge

Essential

• General knowledge of administration and management of electronic diary
• Knowledge of maintaining patient confidentiality at all times

Skills

Essential

• Computer literate including ability to use Microsoft packages such as Excel
• Good organisational skills, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, reliable and flexible in approach and attitude
• Ability to work on own initiative and to work within a team
• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal

Experience

Essential

• Previous administrative experience (preferably NHS background but not essential)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medway Maritime Hospital

Windmill Road

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.medway.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)