Job overview
This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for someone to join our team of admin and clerical staff working within the Day Surgery Units and the Surgical Admissions Lounge and to be the welcoming face of Theatres at Dorset County Hospital.
Day Surgery is looking for someone with relevant and up to date PAS experience as well as knowledge of booking appointments. This is a full time post, previous applicants need not apply.
This is a permanent position both at the Dorset County Hospital and Weymouth Community sites.
The Dorchester Day Surgery Unit has 2 theatres, adjacent ward areas and recovery area in Dorset County Hospital. In addition, there is a satellite unit in Weymouth comprising of one theatre and adjacent ward area with a separate recovery area, an Eye Day Case Ward area in the East wing section of the Hospital. The Surgical Admissions Lounge is the first port of call for patients coming to Main Theatres which consists of 8 Theatres, 4 in the North Wing Section of the Hospital as well as 34 Theatres in the East Wing section.
The departments undertake a wide range of both day case and inpatient surgery on a daily basis.
Main tasks and responsibilities will be to collate, order and process patient records using hospital computer systems, provide support to patients, with a personal approach in the reception areas. The post holder will also be required to provide admin support to the nurses on the ward when required.
Applications would be welcomed with from individuals with IT/clerical skills or the willingness to develop these. Full in-house training and support will be given to the successful candidate.
The post is full time hours with flexibility being key to cover all areas within the Day Surgery Unit and Surgical Admissions lounge.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Person specification
Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them.
Our VisionDorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
Our ValuesIntegrity, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Please read the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.
The closing date/interview date is subject to amendment; this vacancy may therefore expire at short notice, so we recommend that you submit an application at your earliest convenience.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email; therefore it is important that you check your personal email account regularly.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application; if we do not contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date, please be advised that you not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
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