Apprentice Administrator - Surgical Division
Brief Summary of Vacancy:
To provide administration and clerical support to the General Surgery, Urology, Breast, Vascular and Upper GI/Colorectal Clinical and Administration Team.
Vacancy Description:
Administrative Responsibilities:
- To provide a clerical service to the surgical division, undertaking work-related correspondence, photocopying, filing, retrieval of documents and patient case notes, according to the requirements of the service
- Develop the ability to update and maintain patient tracking records
- Develop the ability to use the required electronic systems for correspondence, recording, retrieval and maintenance of information, as and when required
- Ensuring appropriate levels of stock are maintained, re-ordering as necessary
- Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines, alerting management team if practice appears to contravene policy, or if concerned about any aspect of patient care
- Maintain a healthy, safe and secure working environment, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate documentation and reporting any concerns
- To communicate effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- To develop awareness, understanding and compliance with national and local NHS guidelines/polices
- To ensure awareness and understanding of WVT Policies and Procedures and have a working knowledge of 18 week pathways
- Participate in in-service and external training opportunities provided by the Trust
- To present at all times a professional approach in terms of conduct, appearance and punctuality
- Take responsibility for own learning and development by recognising and taking advantage of all opportunities to learn, including full participation in Staff Performance & Development Review
- Manage own time effectively
General Information:
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, but merely to highlight the current main responsibilities of the post. The Trust reserves the right to change terms from time to time. Along with your main duties; you will also be expected to carry out any other duties that are reasonably asked of you. It may be reviewed from time to time in agreement with the post holder and line manager of the Service Unit. The post holder will be required to comply with all policies and procedures issued by and on behalf of Wye Valley NHS Trust.