Dietetic Administative Coordinator

Do you want to be part of an exciting new administrative role that will be vital in supporting the booking of patients in the Diabetes Prevention Programme across ABUHB?We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join the Community Dietetics team in Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. The post holder will be based in Ty Gwent.The post holder will play a vital role in taking the lead in the Community Dietetics administrative roles to ensure the robust delivery of our Diabetes Prevention Programme. We currently offer the programme in Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly & Newport.This post is offered as a fixed term/secondment opportunity until 31st March 2026 due to funding. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.Main duties of the jobThe postholder will support the community dietetics team in the day-to-day administration and coordination of various communitydietetic services taking place in the Health Board.o To provide administrative & booking support to the Diabetes Prevention Service within the Community Dietetics Team.o Ensuring the diabetes prevention service achieves booking targets & work to improve efficiency and effectiveness to the benefit of theservice.Use communication skills of empathy, motivation and explanation to assist and support dietetic staff in daily operational duties such as cover planning and reportingActing as a resource for the Team Lead & Programme Manager regarding personnel policies and procedures including:? All appointments are booked within internal and national targets? Patient focused booking and direct patient booking are utilised to increase clinic utilisation rates and reduce DNA rates? Ensure an efficient telephone service is maintained? Sickness absence and recording? Attendance records and monthly payroleThe ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usAneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.Job responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.Person SpecificationSkillsGood written and oral communication skillsAbility to plan work & meet deadlinesAbility to work as part of a team & independently to deliver on tasksPolite and professional telephone mannerExperienceExperience working with the general publicExperience of managing own time and organising activitiesExperience of using Microsoft windows, word & outlook packagesExperience in typing roles and minute takingPrevious experience working within a patient booking roleKnowledge5+ GCSE's or equivalentNVQ Level 3 relevant to admin roleKnowledge of booking systems / PAS / primary care systems / similarKnowledge of Oracle or similar systemsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Professional Manager of Community Dietetics£25,313 to £26,999 a yearper annum pro rata #J-18808-Ljbffr