Service Co-ordinator - Neurology

The Neurology Service at Great Ormond Street Hospital is seeking to recruit a Service Coordinator to join the team. The post holder will be responsible for providing high level comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to a team of clinicians and nurses, will need to enjoy a busy and varied workload and have the ability to prioritise their workload effectively.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised, and EPIC-competent individual to work as part of a large multi-disciplinary team in the Neurology service and the Brain directorate.
This post will be offered as a permanent position. This is an exciting opportunity for somebody to broaden their existing skillset and help shape the future of the department., The role involves, coordinating and organising outpatient appointments and investigations with families ensuring that appointments are scheduled within the routine 18 week waiting time, adhering to the Patient Access Policy and RTT 18-week pathway guidelines.
The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of administrative duties working with the clinical team to ensure that clinic letters, correspondence, and reports relating to the team are accurate and produced within the agreed timeframe and uploaded onto Epic; validating patient data; managing incoming and outgoing telephone calls for the team; arranging meetings, taking minutes and carrying out actions as necessary; and providing cover in times of absence, GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

As a Service Coordinator you should have excellent written and verbal communication; strong administrative and organisational skills, be proficient in MS Word and Excel, diary management, and minute taking. You should be able to demonstrate that you are a team player but can work independently with minimal supervision.
You will be expected to lead by example and demonstrate the Trust's Always Values to deliver an enhanced service:
Always welcoming
Always helpful
Always expert
Always one team

The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.
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).
We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.