Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the neurosciences administration team based at Charing Cross Hospital as a Senior Administrator. The successful post holder will be primarily responsible for demonstrating a high standard of administrative support for the Neurosurgery Cranial consultants and helping to maintain an efficient cancer pathway and BrainFus service.
The successful candidate will be highly efficient and organised with an ability to prioritise and problem solve in a busy working environment. Communication is key for this role and it will be expected that the post holder can demonstrate an ability to communicate with patients and staff across all disciplines. Candidate should have knowledge of RTT national targets and pathways.
Main duties of the job
- To provide administrative and supervisory support for the BrainFUS service and to other services in Neurosciences as and when required. Must demonstrate a high level of communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with a wide range of NHS staff, patients and external agencies.
- Work as a key team member helping to meet national RTT targets
- Lead by example by providing guidance and support to the neurosurgery spine admin team
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community.
Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage a range of flexible working opportunities wherever we can.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 4 or equivalent qualification or experience
- Formal Customer Care Training or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of being a PA or medical secretary to hospital consultant
- Previous NHS experience required Knowledge of hospital Patient Administration System (PAS)
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Experience of having working relationships with clinicians, GPs, managers, consultants and other clinical staff.
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Good keyboard and IT skills - proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook)
- Ability to input and retrieve data accurately on a computerised system
- Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 4 or equivalent qualification or experience
- Formal Customer Care Training or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of being a PA or medical secretary to hospital consultant
- Previous NHS experience required Knowledge of hospital Patient Administration System (PAS)
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Experience of having working relationships with clinicians, GPs, managers, consultants and other clinical staff.
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Good keyboard and IT skills - proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook)
- Ability to input and retrieve data accurately on a computerised system
- Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative
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).
