Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Administrator within Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation trust to work closely with the Northern Radiology Academy's (NRAD) Education team.
NRAD Academy delivers and supports the education and development activities to approximately 90 post graduate doctors in training within radiology in the North East and Cumbria and approximately 5,000 doctors and allied healthcare professionals within the region who got different roles within the education structure of the region.
To enable us to meet the future needs for our services we are seeking a passionate and inspirational colleague who has the relevant experience and capabilities to deliver outstanding performance, and who is able to contribute to the development requirements of the academy and the organisation as a whole.
We are looking to appoint a Clinical Administrator who will act as the first point of contact for a range of education and learning activities and will undertake all administrative processes relating to the delivery of a professional, customer focused education and learning service for the academy.
- Interview date 21/09/2023
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Administrator will act as first point of contact for a range of education and learning activities. The post holder will undertake all administrative processes relating to the delivery of a professional, customer focused Education and Learning service for the academy.
They will support the production of timely and accurate workforce/performance information.
Liaise with key stakeholders in order to deliver the key requirements and objectives.
Communicate with trainers, doctors and allied health professionals in training to ensure a streamlined and professional approach.
The Clinical Administrator will also be responsible for maintaining stock levels and the procuring of consumables and equipment as necessary.
The post holder must be an effective communicator and be able to receive and send information effectively. Assist in the production of presentation material, learning packs and course programmes, making adjustments to plans where required.
It is important that the successful candidate can work independently and also be part of a very busy team, as well as be able to apply critical thinking skills and generate ideas and solutions whilst adhering to the agreed processes and standards of delivery to ensure that the department meets the required targets.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with over 18,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Working within a team of administrative staff to provide a comprehensive support service to Consultants, Medical Staff and other clinical members of their team e.g. Specialist Nurses and Therapists
- Communicates with patients regarding appointments and admissions at the request of the medical team
- Provide cover for Team Leader within your administration team as required
- Cover Clinical Administrator posts Trust wide as required
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Working within a team of administrative staff to provide a comprehensive support service to Consultants, Medical Staff and other clinical members of their team e.g. Specialist Nurses and Therapists
- Communicates with patients regarding appointments and admissions at the request of the medical team
- Provide cover for Team Leader within your administration team as required
- Cover Clinical Administrator posts Trust wide as required
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- oLevel 3 qualification in administration or equivalent/relevant experience in administrative role(s)
- oEnglish qualification at Level 2 (GCSE Grades 9-4 or A*-C or Functional or Key Skills at Level 2)
- oMaths qualification at Level 1 (GCSE Grades 3-2 or D-F, or Functional or Key Skills at Level 1
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oExperience of secretarial/administrative procedures
Desirable
- oNHS Administration/Secretarial experience
- oKnowledge of medical terminology
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oIT Skills to include MS Office software packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- oAdvanced keyboard skills including a high standard of work processing skills
- oExcellent communication skills
Desirable
- oWorking Knowledge of NHS Systems e.g. eRecord, System One
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- oLevel 3 qualification in administration or equivalent/relevant experience in administrative role(s)
- oEnglish qualification at Level 2 (GCSE Grades 9-4 or A*-C or Functional or Key Skills at Level 2)
- oMaths qualification at Level 1 (GCSE Grades 3-2 or D-F, or Functional or Key Skills at Level 1
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oExperience of secretarial/administrative procedures
Desirable
- oNHS Administration/Secretarial experience
- oKnowledge of medical terminology
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oIT Skills to include MS Office software packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- oAdvanced keyboard skills including a high standard of work processing skills
- oExcellent communication skills
Desirable
- oWorking Knowledge of NHS Systems e.g. eRecord, System One
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).
