Job overview

To provide comprehensive and confidential administrative and clerical activities to meet the needs of the maternity service in accordance with Departmental, Trust and National standards, policies and procedures. To effectively communicate related information and advice to enable the multidisciplinary team to achieve operational excellence.

Please be advised that sponsorship is not eligible for this post.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Secondment will be considered for internal candidates – If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work as part of a small team who are the first point of contact for dealing with pregnant women who self refer for maternity servicethey will deal with routine enquiries and take action as necessary liaising with others as appropriate. The team are expected communicate with staff, patients and/or external organisations using appropriate methods. 

The post holder will maintain both manual and electronic filing systems and databases, as required by the department and Trust policies, ensuring all documents are accurately and appropriately archived.

Maintain an efficient and comprehensive administrative service, including photocopying, providing support to the departments and other team members as requested. Utilise relevant Trust IT systems, as determined by the role, ensure all relevant patient data is collected and input accurately in line with Trust guidelines.

These systems may include EPR Cerner, Soliton, Opera, CRIS, Ultra, Respond, IMPAC etc. Collate, input and monitor department documentation and information to assist with the production of monthly reports for the department.

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.