Job overview

Band 3 Admissions Coordinator - Endoscopy

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the Endoscopy admissions team.  

The endoscopy unit offers a complete range of high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic services, performing approximately 14,000 procedures per year through 6 treatment rooms. The unit operates a 6 day (Mon-Sat) service.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic individual to work in this busy department, which will entail working in a team of Admission Coordinators to plan elective day case and non-elective emergency admission lists for the endoscopy clinical team. The admissions team is supported by a team of clerical officers which means the successful candidate will lead by example.

Applicants should have a responsible attitude, be proactive, demonstrate using initiative and excellent communication skills as a high degree of liaison is required with senior clinicians, nursing staff, other departments and service line management.

Please note the successful applicant will be required to work 1 in 6 Saturdays in a rotation with the rest of the team.

Please contact Emma Hopkins (Clinical Administration Manager) 01752 432981 further information about this post.

Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS at Risk staff throughout Devon who is able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.

Main duties of the job

Be responsible for placing patients onto the waiting list using accurate coding.

Manage the PTL selecting patients for admission on the basis of clinical priority and agreed protocols, in liaison with directorate and clinicians.

To be accountable for ensuring all capacity is fully utilised.

Take appropriate actions with regard to telephone call from patients, GPs and other agencies using initiative within trust guidelines.

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.