Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motived individual who is looking to start a career in NHS. We have an opportunity for a Band 2 Administrative assistant. This role will be primarily based at Royal London Hospital where you will be an integral part of the Older People Services Team. You will be providing an administrative support to our consultant body and multidisciplinary team.
Ideally, you will have excellent customer service skills and advanced IT skills.
This is a varied role that requires a positive approach and can-do attitude.
Main duties of the job
To support the Older People's Services Out-patient clinic with admin tasks and support the ward clerks on the ward.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate with a wide range of staff at all levels across the Department, Division and outside agencies.
- Must be able to give clear instructions.
- Be able to prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Be calm under pressure.
- Must have flexible approach and positive attitude.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Level or equivalent standard of education, including English & Mathematics.
- A track record of continuous personal development.
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in an office setting, ideally in an NHS environment.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
- Knowledge of Data Protection Act 1998
- Knowledge of Freedom of Information Act
- Understanding of own knowledge and skills framework and ability to identify learning need.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust management policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of Millenium
- Knowledge of Downtime and Major Incident procedures
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate with a wide range of staff at all levels across the Department, Division and outside agencies.
- Must be able to give clear instructions.
- Be able to prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Be calm under pressure.
- Must have flexible approach and positive attitude.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Level or equivalent standard of education, including English & Mathematics.
- A track record of continuous personal development.
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in an office setting, ideally in an NHS environment.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
- Knowledge of Data Protection Act 1998
- Knowledge of Freedom of Information Act
- Understanding of own knowledge and skills framework and ability to identify learning need.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust management policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of Millenium
- Knowledge of Downtime and Major Incident procedures
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
