Chest Unit Supervisor

Job summary

We are looking for real leadership qualities with desire to develop nto a more senior management role in the future. You will be expected to lead, motivate and influence individuals both within and external to the organisation, whilst being able to juggle the competing demands of the role. We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-organized administrator to join our busy Chest Unit at PRUH. You will be responsible for providing an effective service within the Chest Unit team, dealing directly with patients in the department and over the phone.

Main duties of the job

This post offers an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and conscientious individual to be a part of a busy team. The work involves managing a booking officer, the Chest Unit and will be responsible for ensuring that all Chest Unit lists are administered effectively and support the delivery of high-quality care for patient's outpatient appointments for patients, dealing with referrals from wards, together with incoming queries and day-to-day administrative duties.

The successful candidate must have experience of performing administrative duties in an NHS or private hospital setting, as well as experience managing/supervising a team. Excellent communication and organizational skills, to be able to work well in a team. We are looking for someone who can multitask, have strong administration abilities and can prioritise their own workload. The successful candidate will ideally have a background in operational management and have experience in the delivery and management of waiting lists and Referral to Treatment (RTT) targets as well as DM01 (diagnostics).

Familiar with packages, have a good telephone manner with the ability to take clear messages and perform general office duties. You will have a good general education with the equivalent of GCSE's in English and Math's at Grade A-C and have an attention to detail. A willingness to learn and develop skills will be positively encouraged.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and look forward to receiving your application for vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

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Person Specification

Interview and questions

Essential

NHS experience RTT knowledge

Desirable

Respiratory experience Diagnostic validation experience

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