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Job summary

Main area
Outpatients
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (8am-4pm / 9am-5pm alternating weeks)
Job ref
390-COR-BA-5882
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Basildon Centre
Town
Basildon
Salary
£32,073 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/09/2026 23:59

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

ORC Trainer and Governance Support

Band 5

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

 

Job overview

You will be responsible for developing and delivering Outpatient Training to the Outpatients Referral and Communication Team (ORC), to ensure that data is entered onto EPR (Electronic Patient Record) by users in accordance with NHS Data Standards, data definitions, DoH RTT (18 weeks) guidance and local policies.

In this important role the individual will help configure, test and train as well as act as a centre of knowledge and excellence regarding the ORC functions. 

You  will support the Governance process and manage PALS concerns, enquiries, complaints and incidents, and ensure the learning from the outcomes is translated into the training program.

You'll manage the HR processes for the teams, working alongside the Team Leaders in maintaining records.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Main duties of the job

  • Deliver end to end training in relation to the Trust telephony system and any other systems which are used to communicate with patients for the purpose of Outpatient appointments.
  • Provide assistance and advice with outpatient pathway processes throughout the Trust. The post holder will also work to develop online and face to face training and education modules tailored to both clinical and administrative staff

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
 
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Degree or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Formal training qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in delivering training or coaching
  • Experience of working in a customer / patient focused environment
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in service transformation programmes

Communication Skills

Essential criteria
  • Experience developing training materials
  • Ability to communicate complicated information to all team members and patients / carers
  • Ability to analyse training needs and performance data

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold Awardhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

Applicant requirements

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Katherine Mullis
Job title
Operational Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07469 571785
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