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!The POAC Pathway Co-ordinator role is a newly developed role to support the digitalisation of the pre-assessment process and help the service deliver the newly implemented national requirements to the Elective Surgical Pathway.Post holders must possess a wide range of experience and knowledge of clinical and organisational administrative duties.This role is pivotal to the service functioning in a seamless efficient, effective manner and ensuring high quality standards to ensure patients safety for surgery.This role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills as the POAC Pathway Coordinator networks with so many different departments and staff within the Trust and outside agencies.The Co-ordinator is often a point of contact for patients so patient care is paramount to delivering best possible service.If you are interested in a new challenge and have excellent interpersonal skills, enjoy working as part of a team, are self-motivated and show initiative, this role may be the opportunity you are looking for.Please ensure you have evidence of the required qualifications as per the person specification as you will be required to present these should you be successful.
Main duties of the job The POAC Pathway Co-ordinator role is a newly developed role to support the digitalisation of the pre-assessment process and help the service deliver the newly implemented national requirements to the Elective Surgical Pathway.Working closely and as part of a team with nursing, administrative, medical and management staff, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring the effective day-to-day administration and coordination of clerical procedures and working practices within the service, in line with national requirements and CMG policies and guidelines.
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About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be responsible for ensuring effective co-ordination of all elective surgical pathway services within the Directorate in line with National Policy and locally agreed guidelines.
To be a point of contact for patients so patient care is paramount to delivering best possible service.
Work closely and as part of a team with nursing, administrative, medical and management staff associated with each clinic.
Ensuring the effective day-to-day administration and coordination of clerical procedures and working practices within the service, in line with national requirements and CMG policies and guidelines.
To coordinate and manage POA appointments and follow-ups as necessary To ensure patient appointments are arranged in conjunction with agreed booking procedures, and patients informed by post or telephone as appropriate.
please see job description/person specification for further details on the role Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent, ie NVQ Experience Essential Previous experience working in a patient or customer care environment Demonstrate strong organisational skills Knowledge of computer systems Desirable Experience of booked elective patient admission process Awareness of NHSE/GIRFT policies concerning Early Screening programme and developments within the Trust Communication Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written Skills Essential Able to deal with personal information with sensitivity, always respecting privacy and dignity Able to solve problems, use initiative and take preventative actions, referring to others where appropriate Ensures personal, professional behaviour and integrity at all times Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Essential Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to individual needs appropriate to their individual needs.
All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours