Cardiology Nurse Specialist and Audit Support Co-ordinator
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
If you have highly effective secretarial and typing skills, there is an opportunity to join the Cardiology Nurse Specialist & Audit Admin team as a Support Co-ordinator.
To provide a comprehensive and efficient administrative service to the nurse specialists & audit co-ordinator, ensuring all work is prioritised according to the demands of the service.
Managing own workload and acting on an independent basis as required by department.
The post holder will assist the nurse specialists with referral registration, managing appointments, booking follow-up appointments in line with the patient access policy, clinic preparation, clinic reception and outcome/coding, handling patient queries and typing clinic letters.The post holder will also collate audit data on a monthly basis.
The post holder will be required to work as part of a team, alongside the clinical staff and the audit co-ordinator, to deliver the highest standards of administrative support for all patients and staff.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an individual who has the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and clinical staff.
Previous secretarial/administration experience and excellent typing skills are essential. Previous experience of using Careflow, alongside knowledge of medical terminology, is desirable but not essential, as full training and support will be given to the successful candidate.
Our ideal candidate will be flexible and adaptable and willing to work as part of our busy but supportive team. If you think you have the qualities to fill this post then we would like to hear from you.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To ensure the effective delivery of the Cardiology Nurse Specialist (CNS) service by providing clerical, organisational, administrative, analytical and secretarial support to the Cardiology Nurse Specialists.
The post holder will provide comprehensive efficient secretarial support to the Heart Failure Nurse Specialists and Arrhythmia/Device Nurse Specialist (CNS) to enable them to meet the needs of the service.
To support the Cardiology Audit Co-ordinator to record service outcomes facilitating both Trust and National audits by measuring standards outlined in the National Service Framework for Cardiology, the National Institute for Clinical Excellence.
The post holder will assist the Cardiology Audit Co-ordinator primarily in the collection, analysis and reporting of data for the following areas: acute coronary syndromes & heart failure.
Using a variety of cardiac patient information systems such as the Myocardial Ischaemia National Audit Programme (MINAP), National Heart Failure Audit (NHFA), and National Institute for Cardiovascular Outcomes Research (NICOR) the successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining a summary of all the data and data analysis results in order to support the Cardiology Nurse Specialists and Cardiology Audit Co-ordinator in their role.
To cover Medical Secretary/Support Secretary posts Trust wide when necessary.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria- Good evidence of general education including Maths and English passes.
- Experience of working in Healthcare
- Previous experience in office management, ordering stationery and typing
- Experience of data collection and general knowledge of databases.
- Experience of office administration, making appointments and diary management.
- Ability to multitask and prioritise workload effectively.
- Ability to undertake long periods of screen and keyboard use.
- RSA II typing NVQ
- NHS secretarial experience & working knowledge of NHS systems, e.g. BigHand/Careflow
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge/use of NICOR databases.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Important information for applicants:
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications
Further Information
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