University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Paediatric Pre-Assessment Coordinator
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Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are excited to offer an opportunity within the Children's Hospital for a Pre-Assessment Coordinator.
This is an independent role that would suit someone who is highly organised, able to work confidently on their own, and comfortable using a range of hospital systems each day. The successful candidate will play an important part in coordinating pre-assessment processes and ensuring patients receive the best possible experience.
The role involves working closely with medical professionals and other hospital teams, requiring excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships. Attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential for success in this position.
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
- Effective time management.
- Independent working.
- Numeracy and IT proficient
Person specification
Trust Values
- Patients First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
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Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
- Good standard of secondary education with literacy and numeracy skills demonstrable to GCSE pass level or equivalent standard.
- Either:
- Level 3 qualification in administration/ customer service or equivalent experience
- Or Vocational Level 2 qualification in administration/customer service or an equivalent level of experience
- And Experience as an administrator or secretary in an organisation with a customer focused environment
- And Able to use judgement to make decisions in order to solve problems/enquiries some of which are non-routine and not straightforward
- Knowledge and experience of secretarial or administrative procedures
- Experience as an administrator or secretary in an organisation with a customer focused environment
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Courses / further study attended to demonstrate evidence of personal development.
- Vocational Level 3 qualification in administration/word processing/typing or an equivalent level of experience
- Diploma level qualification or an equivalent level of experience
- Proficient in the use of all hospital computerised patient systems.
- Experience in understanding and analysing patient pathways.
- Knowledge of both local and national targets relating to RTT and cancer pathways
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