Colposcopy Typist/administrator

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic person with a high standard of organisational skills to help provide an effective and confidential administrative service.

The post holder will be responsible for ensure patient's results are typed and actioned in line with National Colposcopy guidelines (90% within 4 weeks and 100% in 8 weeks). To achieve this you will be liaising with Consultants, Nurses, Clinical teams and working closely with the Colposcopy Database Coordinators to ensure a full comprehensive service is achieved. You will als be answering calls from patients, validating patient's pathways and minute taking.

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

The role of this post is to provide secretarial, clerical and administrative support to the colposcopy team.

To ensure colposcopy letters are actioned in line with National Colposcopy guidelines by utilising strong organisational skills to prevent any possible breaches and escalate to the team where appropriate.

To liaise with the multidisciplinary team and the staff of the Histology, Cytology and Colposcopy unit as well as external agencies such as University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation trust.

Effective use and Knowledge of Trust computerised administration systems (Winscribe, PCS, Camis, Colposcopy database) using VDU on a continuous basis.

Working knowledge and experience of secretarial and administrative procedures and systems, both routine and non-routine and able to answer queries.

You will be responsible for highly sensitive and confidential information and ensure that such information is held securely. All work will be carried out in accordance with Trust policies and with reference to the NHS Cervical Screening programme recommendations and guidelines.

Collection and maintenance of sensitive patient data. Scanning and photocopying, filing, word processing in a timely manner ensuring deadlines are met through the ability to prioritise.

Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods and work without direct supervision in a conscientious, professional and diligent manner.