Cardiac Co-ordinator

An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join out team in cardiology diagnostics as a cardiac co-ordinator for a 12 month secondment.

The co-ordinator role is central to the smooth running of the cardiology diagnostic department, managing a team to ensure the department goals and targets are met

Leading the administrative team to work towards the department vision of putting patients at the heart of everything we do. The post holder will ensure that appointments are scheduled in line with our department targets for all areas of the speciality. You will need to work closely with a multidisciplinary team, as well as community services.

The Cardiac Co-ordinator is responsible for the effective and efficient co-ordination of the Cardiac department, ensuring the department maximises the available investigation capacity and runs smoothly for the benefit of our patients.

They will work in a team-based service providing support to each other and ensuring continuity of the service.

They act as point of liaison between patients, GPs, other staff and outside agencies.

The post holder will have managerial responsibility for other administration staff within their teams.

You will work very closely the clinical team of cardiac physiologists, Clinical scientists and cardiologists

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people.

Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’.

We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

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