Band 4 - RAC Co-ordinator, Gynaecology

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated and exceptional Obs and Gynae 2ww RAC Co-ordinator, within the Women's and Children's Division. We are looking for proactive, motivated and highly organised candidate who can demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification.

You will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to meet tight deadlines and maintain good working relationships with colleagues. *Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, and applicants must already have the right to work in the UK* Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be required to work with service leads to support in the identification of problems and work with them to ensure efficient and smooth day-to day delivery of service to patients.

We respectfully ask previous applicants not to reapply at this time.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job description

Job

responsibilities

Key relationships with all consultants/registrars and management team, and cancer MDT coordinators. Adhering to the targets for cancer patient tracking. Ensuring all diagnostics are tracked and reported in a timely fashion.

This position will be based in Watford General Hospital, and is a part time (22.5 hours per week) post on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.

Person Specification

Education Essential Good level of education (e.g., GCSE, A-Level or higher) Knowledge Essential Understanding of RTT pathways/targets Understanding of 2ww pathway for Gynaecology.

Knowledge of Cancer targets Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .