Senior Clerical Officer inMaidstone inMaidstone PUBLISHED
TUE 7 JAN 2025
Previous experience in a healthcare setting and familiarity with patient databases are essential for this role. The position demands a high level of attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive communications with tact and diplomacy. The Trust emphasises inclusivity and diversity, welcoming applications from candidates of various backgrounds and experiences. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply promptly, as the application period may close earlier than initially scheduled.
The Peggy Wood Breast Unit at Maidstone Hospital has a part-time vacancy for a Band 3 Senior Clerical Officer, Wednesday/Thurday &Friday 22.5hours per week.
Are you able to work under pressure and in a challenging environment? Do you enjoy working as part of a lively team? Are you adaptable and able to cope with an ever changing service? If so and you have good organisational skills, are professional, a good team player and able to work without close supervision and on your own initiative then this may be the job for you.
The successful candidate will be joining the Breast Screening Office team, who strive to ensure patient care is at the forefront of our service. You will provide clerical and admin support which contributes to the smooth running of the breast screening office. Accuracy and attention to detail is paramount for this post which involves scheduling and booking appointments for routine and urgent breast examinations and procedures, ensuring national targets are not breached.
The post also involves communication with patients and all members of the multi-disciplinary team; face-to-face and by telephone. Therefore an outgoing nature and pleasant manner is essential, displaying tact and diplomacy where necessary. Additional duties include record keeping and the input of data onto the Breast screening computer programme. Previous experience in a healthcare setting and use of patient databases is essential.
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
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Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK ( www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsQdxP
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
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