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We want talented and enthusiastic people from all backgrounds to join #TeamMWL. With us, you can learn, grow, and develop yourself and your career, realizing your true ambitions and aspirations.Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.Whatever youre looking for in your career, youll find it here at MWL.Job overviewWe are looking to recruit a paediatric community administrator within the Paediatric team at Southport and Ormskirk District General Hospital working 5 days a week between the hours 9am - 5pm. The post holder may be required to travel to any of our community sites within West Lancashire.The post holder will be responsible as the first point of contact for all enquiries to the service, for the registration of patients, booking patient appointments, ensuring all correspondence for the service is typed, and any other administration duties.The learning and development opportunities are vast; we consider the department to be an innovative and creative environment.Main duties of the jobMaintain and improve working knowledge of EMIS and system in relation to electronic patient data.Manage a number of consultant patient lists operating in accordance with the Trust's Access Policy and in line with national targets, ensuring efficient and effective use of outpatient sessions and interventional sessions.Communicate with internal and external individuals in a professional manner to ensure information is of the highest quality in accordance with Trust policies.Respect colleagues' differences with equality and diversity to ensure rights are not infringed.Minimise risk in the use of sensitive information to ensure that the Data Protection Act 1998 is adhered to.Carry out work as allocated by the Performance Pathway Coordinator & Operational Service Manager. Seek assistance if unsure of any procedure or policy.We can offer you excellent opportunities for professional development and a friendly supportive team to work within the Paediatric team.Working for our organisationWorking for Mersey West Lancashire Trust based at our Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust offers all the benefits of coast and country living with the convenience of big city life.We have miles of unspoilt coastline on our doorstep, attractive commuter towns, picturesque villages, and stunning countryside all within easy reach. Excellent transport links mean the vibrant, historic city of Liverpool is only a short journey away.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for further details.Closing Date - 15th January 2025Interview Date - 6th February 2025Person specificationQualificationsEducated to GCSE level in English and Mathematics and/or equivalent qualification or experienceRSA III typewriting / word processing skills and/or equivalent qualification or experienceECDL and/or equivalent qualification or experienceShorthand qualification and/or equivalent qualification or experienceKnowledgeComprehensive understanding of a range of administration / secretarial proceduresExperience in preparing for meetingsMicrosoft Office softwareAbility to work as part of a teamUnderstanding of Trust Internal Policies as appropriateExperience of working within NHSExperience using graphics softwareSkillsAbility to communicate effectively at all levelsAbility to manage / prioritise workload and work to strict deadlinesCapability to adapt to new and unexpected situationsAbility to accurately maintain computerised and manual filing / documentation systemsAbility to use own initiative and work independentlyExcellent time management and problem solving skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsGood numerical skills for compilation of statisticsOtherWilling to undertake further training as requiredComply with Trust policies and procedures at all timesUnderstanding of confidential nature of role and awareness of GDPRThe ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs, which may include some Saturday workingThank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. You are part of an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust.Given sometimes we receive a high volume of applications to work for us, please be aware that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated should a sufficient number of applications be received.Employer certification / accreditation badgesThe 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr