Speciality Coordinator

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Chichester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a full-time Speciality Coordinator to manage a comprehensive administrative service for consultants and medical staff. The ideal candidate must possess effective communication skills, previous secretarial experience, and excellent audio typing skills. Flexibility to work in a busy team is essential. Commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment is prioritized.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Wellbeing Programme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Must have effective communication skills with colleagues, patients, and medical staff.
• Previous secretarial or administration experience required.
• Excellent audio typing skills necessary.
• Flexibility and adaptability for a busy work environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for service users.
• Monitor inpatient and outpatient commitments of the consultant and medical team.
• Coordinate and allocate work within the admin team.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Previous secretarial/administration experience

Excellent audio typing skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

The Respiratory team at St Richards Hospital is seeking a full-time (37.5 hours per week) Speciality Coordinator to join their team. The role involves managing a comprehensive administrative service for Consultants and medical staff.

Responsibilities:

1. Act as the first point of contact for service users.
2. Monitor inpatient and outpatient commitments of the consultant and medical team, escalating issues when appropriate.
3. Coordinate and allocate work within the admin team to ensure effective and efficient operation of the administrative functions.

Candidate Requirements:

• Effective communication skills with colleagues, patients, and medical staff.
• Previous secretarial/administration experience and excellent audio typing skills.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to work as part of a busy but supportive team.

If you believe you possess these qualities, we would like to hear from you.

Our Commitment:

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength. We promote inclusion and encourage everyone to succeed. We offer various Staff Networks, a buddy system for new members, and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We prioritize compassion and empathy in patient and staff care, supported by our Wellbeing Programme and flexible working options.

As a university trust and leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training. We are committed to your growth and development, aiming for a long and fulfilling career with us where your contributions are valued.

Application Details:

For further information or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Sarah Walsh
• Job Title: Deputy General Manager - Internal Medicine
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

Additional information can be obtained from the Respiratory Speciality Coordinators at Extn - 32475, 32474.