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Job requirements
Essential
20 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
- Knowledge & Experience
Previous experience of using NHS computer systems
- Knowledge & Experience
Minimum of 18 months clerical experience in Admissions or similar department
- Knowledge & Experience
Knowledge of NHS waiting time targets
- Knowledge & Experience
Good knowledge of waiting list management
- ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Good problem solving skills
- ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Able to maintain accurate patient records and patient information systems
- PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Previous experience of dealing with the public and resolving queries
- PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Excellent interpersonal skills
- PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Good team worker
- PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Able to clearly and accurately convey information verbally to different audiences including patients, Medical Secretaries, Consultants, Managers and other admin and clerical staff
- PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Able to meet deadlines
- PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Able to use initiative
- PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Reliable
- PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Flexible and adaptable to change
- PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Able to work under tight time constraints
- PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Excellent organisational/co-ordination/work prioritisation skills
- PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Experience of working with Web Based Packages
- PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Able to maintain accurate patient records and patient information systems
- PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Ability to act up and cover some the Gynaecology Inpatient Waiting List Manager duties when necessary
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Evidence of continued professional development
Job overview
To ensure that the booking process for patients on the elective waiting list is followed within the agreed timeframe and process.
To enter agreed surgery dates onto EPR system, this may include cancelling and re arranging surgery dates.
Arranging and booking Pre-Operative assessment appointments.
Provide an efficient, polite and compassionate service to patients and service users regarding booking appointments and surgery dates.
To deal with all calls to the admissions office regarding admission dates.
To provide administrative support to Pre-Operative assessment.
To deputise for the Gynaecology Inpatient Waiting List Manager and directly support during peak activity.
The post holder will be expected to work un supervised and on their own initiative as well as working as part of a team including clinical, management and clerical staff.
Main duties of the job
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
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Applicant requirements
The 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 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Senior Admissions Clerk with Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Appointments administrator role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Oct 2026.
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