Job summary
Admin Assistant Critical Care Whipps Cross HospitalBand 3Are you looking for a challenge or a change in direction ?
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with initiative and an interest in learning. Previous health care experience is desirable but not essential , the most essential qualities are kindness , a positive attitude and the ability to work on your own as well as part of a team.You will be supported by our friendly team to develop new skills and experience.Informal visits are advised : to arrange this please contact Chris Hooper on 02085356578 or Theresa Ortillo 0208 535 6592 .
Internal rotationHours 37.5 / week
For further details / informal visits contact :Chris Hooper chris.hooper@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
To provide administrative and clerical support to the department in close collaboration with the team. To establish effective relationships with other departments and external providers to maintain a consistent, efficient service.
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
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Educated to GCSE or equivalent
- Literacy and numeracy
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Knowledge of Cerner or equivalent
- Customer service
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate information clearly with a range of people
- Able to prioritise and organize own workload to meet deadlines
- Propose changes for service improvements
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of Intensive care
- Able to collect , report and monitor data
- Can demonstrate initiative and problem solving skills
Personal and people development
Essential
- Welcoming and approachable
- Smart, professional appearance
- Able to work within a team and independently
- Able to challenge behaviour in a positive manner
- Customer focused- committed to ensuring a positive hospital experience for patients and their relatives/carers
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrate a positive welcoming approach
- Ability to be supportive and empathetic
- To be able to communicate information in a timely, concise and accurate manner
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Educated to GCSE or equivalent
- Literacy and numeracy
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Knowledge of Cerner or equivalent
- Customer service
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate information clearly with a range of people
- Able to prioritise and organize own workload to meet deadlines
- Propose changes for service improvements
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of Intensive care
- Able to collect , report and monitor data
- Can demonstrate initiative and problem solving skills
Personal and people development
Essential
- Welcoming and approachable
- Smart, professional appearance
- Able to work within a team and independently
- Able to challenge behaviour in a positive manner
- Customer focused- committed to ensuring a positive hospital experience for patients and their relatives/carers
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrate a positive welcoming approach
- Ability to be supportive and empathetic
- To be able to communicate information in a timely, concise and accurate manner
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
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).
