Band 4 - Dermatology Biopsy Scheduler, Dermatology

4 months ago


Watford, United Kingdom West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

The Dermatology Department has an exciting and varied role for aDermatology Biopsy Scheduleron a fixed term full-time basis.

This vacancy requires interaction with patients, GPs, Consultants, and team members.

This is an opportunity to work in a fascinating specialty with a friendly team. Training and comprehensive support is provided.

You will act as a central point to ensure patients receive their biologic medication in a timely fashion.

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.

The trust has recently gained ‘teaching hospital’ status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.

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To deal with telephone enquiries from GPs, patients, and staff in a courteous and diplomatic manner to ensure that appropriate messages are passed onto the relevant people in a timely fashion. To communicate highly sensitive information to patients / consultants.

**Additionally you may be required to**:

- To act as Biopsy Scheduler for the booking of dermatology biopsies and day case surgery at Watford General Hospital.
- To cover periods of leave or absence of Biopsy Scheduler based at Hemel Hempstead and St Albans.
- To code all dermatology procedures and nurse led activity.
- Managing biopsy room planner.
- Managing waiting lists for our longest waiters
- You will need to cancel/rebook Dermatology biopsy lists when necessary

You will also cover periods of leave or absence of within the team for other roles when required as well as cover at Hemel Hempstead and St Albans.

Experienced and committed, you will provide an efficient and comprehensive administrative service to the Consultants and multi-disciplinary team.

The successful applicant will need to have a good general level of education and meet the essential criteria outlined in the attached Person Specification.



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