Assistant Catheter Lab Co-Ordinator
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Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Assistant Catheter Lab Co-Ordinator
The closing date is 22 September 2026
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated team member to join us in the Cardiology Department.
The role includes supporting our band 4 cath lab co-ordinator inorder to maintain the smooth, efficient running of the department. This would includewelcoming patients, clinicians, and visitors to the department, dealing with enquiries, bookings and appointments via the telephone, email and in person. The post-holder will work closely with all members of staff in ensuring the delivery of a high-quality service. This will require good communication and interpersonal skills, a knowledge of PAS with a willingness to learn new systems specific to cardiology.
The post holder will be expected towork independently, using their own initiative to make independent judgement within trust policies and guidelines. The role will suit a team player who is also able to act on their own initiative and prioritise their workload with flexibility to the daily operational demands.
If you are enthusiastic, empathetic and have excellent digital, communication and prioritisation skills you could be the ideal candidate.
Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
Main duties of the job
Main duties include:
- To provide comprehensive administration and Cath Lab co-ordinating to Cardiology Outpatients in order to maintain the smooth, efficient running of the department and electives.
- Organise, plan and maintain allocation of the clinical staff for each Cath Lab list
- Assist with the maintaining of the waiting list and scheduling of procedures in accordance to priority status and length of wait in line with the 18 week RTT standard.
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Cardiology Pre-assessment Nurses and the preparation of clinics.
- To provide comprehensive administrative support to the Rapid Access Chest Pain service and the preparation of clinics. This would include managing the caseload for the Rapid Access Chest Pain service.
- Provide support to our administrative Cardiology main reception team when required.
- Assist and support the team to ensure the delivery of a high-quality service.This will require the use of good clerical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- To liaise with staff at all levels throughout the Trust
- Act as a point of contact for patients/carers, providing information on systems and processes within the hospital, including appointment and admission related information, to satisfactorily resolve queries. This includes establishing communication networks within the team and with other appropriate health care professionals.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.
All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.
Details
Date posted
08 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year Pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
405-26-CATH449ADM
Job locations
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide comprehensive administration and Cath Lab co-ordinating to Cardiology Outpatients in order to maintain the smooth, efficient running of the department and electives.
- Organise, plan and maintain allocation of the clinical staff for each Cath Lab list
- Assist with the maintaining of the waiting list and scheduling of procedures in accordance to priority status and length of wait in line with the 18 week RTT standard.
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Cardiology Pre-assessment Nurses and the preparation of clinics.
- To provide comprehensive administrative support to the Rapid Access Chest Pain service and the preparation of clinics. This would include managing the caseload for the Rapid Access Chest Pain service.
- Provide support to our administrative Cardiology main reception team when required.
- Assist and support the team to ensure the delivery of a high-quality service.This will require the use of good clerical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- To liaise with staff at all levels throughout the Trust
- Act as a point of contact for patients/carers, providing information on systems and processes within the hospital, including appointment and admission related information, to satisfactorily resolve queries. This includes establishing communication networks within the team and with other appropriate health care professionals.
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us [email protected] you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide comprehensive administration and Cath Lab co-ordinating to Cardiology Outpatients in order to maintain the smooth, efficient running of the department and electives.
- Organise, plan and maintain allocation of the clinical staff for each Cath Lab list
- Assist with the maintaining of the waiting list and scheduling of procedures in accordance to priority status and length of wait in line with the 18 week RTT standard.
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Cardiology Pre-assessment Nurses and the preparation of clinics.
- To provide comprehensive administrative support to the Rapid Access Chest Pain service and the preparation of clinics. This would include managing the caseload for the Rapid Access Chest Pain service.
- Provide support to our administrative Cardiology main reception team when required.
- Assist and support the team to ensure the delivery of a high-quality service.This will require the use of good clerical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- To liaise with staff at all levels throughout the Trust
- Act as a point of contact for patients/carers, providing information on systems and processes within the hospital, including appointment and admission related information, to satisfactorily resolve queries. This includes establishing communication networks within the team and with other appropriate health care professionals.
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us [email protected] you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
Education, qualifications and training
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, including English at Grade C or above
- Trained to a high standard in using the In-Patient Waiting List on PAS
Desirable
- RSA stage III word processing or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years experience as a secretary/administrator within the Healthcare setting
- At least 1 years experience in an admissions environment
- Experience of working with computer systems, to include Microsoft Office Software
- Experience of internal computer systems including PAS, Solus, ICE and DPR
- Experience of working with staff at all levels
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Effective written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate with all members of the multi-disciplinary teams and patients.
- Evidence of ability to respond quickly to changing priorities organising and prioritising own and team workload to meet deadlines
- Ability to work on own initiative and Evidence of ability to work without direct supervision within broad procedural guidelines.
- Ability to deal with members of the public in a diplomatic manner
- An understanding of the meaning of confidentiality and the requirement for this to be maintained
- Evidence of ability to exercise judgment when dealing with queries and to analyse and resolve problems
- To be able to demonstrate integrity and professionalism when dealing difficult situations
Desirable
- Knowledge of the cardiology department and its medical terminology
Education, qualifications and training
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, including English at Grade C or above
- Trained to a high standard in using the In-Patient Waiting List on PAS
Desirable
- RSA stage III word processing or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years experience as a secretary/administrator within the Healthcare setting
- At least 1 years experience in an admissions environment
- Experience of working with computer systems, to include Microsoft Office Software
- Experience of internal computer systems including PAS, Solus, ICE and DPR
- Experience of working with staff at all levels
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Effective written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate with all members of the multi-disciplinary teams and patients.
- Evidence of ability to respond quickly to changing priorities organising and prioritising own and team workload to meet deadlines
- Ability to work on own initiative and Evidence of ability to work without direct supervision within broad procedural guidelines.
- Ability to deal with members of the public in a diplomatic manner
- An understanding of the meaning of confidentiality and the requirement for this to be maintained
- Evidence of ability to exercise judgment when dealing with queries and to analyse and resolve problems
- To be able to demonstrate integrity and professionalism when dealing difficult situations
Desirable
- Knowledge of the cardiology department and its medical terminology
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Cardiac Catheter Lab Sister
Kerry Clark
01305254990
Details
Date posted
08 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year Pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
405-26-CATH449ADM
Job locations
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom
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