Job summary
An exciting12-month fixed term posthas arisenfor an enthusiasticandwellorganisedAdministrator to play a fundamental role in providingday-to-dayadministrativesupportto the Genetics Laboratory team.
The role requires a dynamic individual with excellentorganisationaland communication skills. An essential part of the role involves communicating with a wide range of people at all levels, both internal and external to the department.
We are looking for an individual who canworkautonomouslybut alsoto be an integral part ofourteam.You willpossessexcellent I.T.skills,be able to manage andprioritiseyour workload,and havemeticulous attention to detail. You will have a flexible approach to work and be able to adapt quickly to the changing needsofthe Genetics Laboratoryteam.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be basedprimarilyatBirmingham Research Park,which iswithin walking distance ofBirmingham Women's Hospital, however there is an expectation that candidates will on occasion work between the two sites.
If youare a confident user ofMicrosoftOfficesoftwarepackages and databases, excellentverbaland written skills,andhaveprovidedadministrativesupport to aclinicalteampreviouslythen we would like to hear from you.
For more detailed information please see the attached job description and person specification.
For further details, contact:
William Morris on0121 335 8036
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Parkview Clinic is a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Mental Health (CAMHS) facility in Moseley, for young people aged 11-18 years who require admission due to significant psychiatric difficulties.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
We often receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
We often receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English Language plus Maths GCSE (C or above)
Desirable
- AMSPAR or other word processing qualification
Knowledge & Nature of experience
Essential
- Previous significant administration experience
- Experience of dealing with other Healthcare professionals and occasionally patients - over the phone, and via email Essential
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS or other healthcare setting
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Enthusiastic and positive attitude to work with a willingness to learn new skills and encouraging others to do likewise
- Knowledge of some medical terminology and use this effectively as part of the role
- Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively at all levels
- Accurate data entry skills
- Diplomatic and discreet
- Handle patient case notes
Professional / Managerial / Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Required to spend much of the day working seated at a VDU
- Handle patient case notes
- Ability to cope effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
- Computer literate in Microsoft word and outlook
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and power point
Personal Skills/Abilities & Attributes
Essential
- Effective organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise and manage own workload and time
- Pleasant and Professional
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English Language plus Maths GCSE (C or above)
Desirable
- AMSPAR or other word processing qualification
Knowledge & Nature of experience
Essential
- Previous significant administration experience
- Experience of dealing with other Healthcare professionals and occasionally patients - over the phone, and via email Essential
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS or other healthcare setting
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Enthusiastic and positive attitude to work with a willingness to learn new skills and encouraging others to do likewise
- Knowledge of some medical terminology and use this effectively as part of the role
- Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively at all levels
- Accurate data entry skills
- Diplomatic and discreet
- Handle patient case notes
Professional / Managerial / Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Required to spend much of the day working seated at a VDU
- Handle patient case notes
- Ability to cope effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
- Computer literate in Microsoft word and outlook
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and power point
Personal Skills/Abilities & Attributes
Essential
- Effective organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise and manage own workload and time
- Pleasant and Professional
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Women's Hospital - Genetics Laboratory
Mindelsohn Way
Edgbaston, Birmingham
B15 2TG
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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