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Job summary

Main area
Administration
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
  • Compressed hours
37.5 hours per week (We are able to support compressed and flexible working.)
Job ref
218-AC-B5-6425886
Employer
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Town
Coventry
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/07/2024 23:59
Interview date
22/07/2024

Employer heading

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust logo

Administration Manager - General Surgery

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

To manage Departmental administrative systems, processes and staff developing the service in line with required internal and external standards.

To make informed decisions within area of responsibility, ensuring that agreed standards and targets are met in accordance with Departmental, Trust and National standards, policies and procedures.

To act as a primary source of advice and guidance.

Monitoring and providing reports to Senior Team in line with KPI e.g RTT targets and utilization.

Monitoring and assisting with the investigation of complaints in line with Trust guidelines, policies and procedures, instigating any immediate action required for reasons of health, safety and security.

*** Please be advised that interviews are proposed for 22nd July 2024 ***

Main duties of the job

1. To assume overall responsibility for the administrative business as usual management of the department with specialist knowledge in particular areas in line with service requirements. 

This will require:

  • Acting as a resource for staff, advising on National, Trust and Departmental Administration policies and procedures.
  • Participation in the developing and updating of current local and Trust wide training packages in line with National guidance.
  • Participate in strategic, service provider and Trust/Divisional/Departmental meetings, assuming responsibility for administration issues and the impact on resources.
  • Responsibility for departmental performance including participation in the setting of objectives and standards.
  • Representing the department in appropriate forums. 
  • Continuous review/updating of administration policies and procedures and supporting documentation and or systems.
  • Participating in implementing and developing new processes and guidance for an efficient and effective operation of processes within the Department and Trust.
  • Liaise with local ICT helpdesk to raise technical issues relating to relevant departmental IT systems.
  • Acting as the lead for managing recruitment, retention and selection of administrative staff including preparation of the appropriate documentation.
  • Assuming first line management responsibility in dealing with sickness reviews, disciplinary, capability and grievance issues as required.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. To ensure an effective internal and external communication system within the department and Trust wide.

This will require:

  • Provision of an effective communication system both within the team and to internal and external agencies.
  • Providing and improving services in line with Trust objectives and nationally agreed initiatives
  • Motivating and persuading staff regarding changes to procedures and current practice
  • Providing a point of contact for external agencies to ensure issues are resolved and information shared as appropriate
  • Liaise with Local CCG’s, GP surgeries, leads and specialities to ensure issues are resolved and information if communicated between the Trust and it partners.

2. To continually contribute to patient and business improvement Agendas.

This will require:

  • Undertaking any project work as directed, including obtaining information from the Internet, collation, manipulation and reporting of data to produce reports and spreadsheets
  • Utilising relevant Trust IT systems, as determined by the role, ensuring all relevant patient data is collected and input accurately in line with Trust guidelines. These systems may include iPM, CRRS, Opera and EPR.
  • Share ideas for potential service improvement

For further details of the job role please see attached job description.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
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Experience

Essential criteria
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Desirable criteria
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Knowledge

Essential criteria
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Desirable criteria
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Skills

Essential criteria
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Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Pathway to excellenceCare quality commission - GoodPregnancy Loss PledgeHeart Charter

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dan Kelsey
Job title
Operations & Performance Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02476966168
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