Job summary
Administration Assistant
Band: 2
Hours- Up to 37.5 Hours (permanent)
Location: Leicester Royal infirmary
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Main duties of the job
As a post holder you will be supporting the Emergency Department / Emergency floor ward areas in the administrative and clerical processes and procedures associated with the running of the clinical services effectively. You will be working alongside the existing admin staff and support will be provided as required.
You will have to have effective interpersonal skills, you will have to adapt at both working as part of a team and able to act on your own initiative. You will also be an effective communicator with excellent organizational skills. The role includes working alongside senior members of nursing staff and there deputies as well as other administration duties as required.
As an Admin Assistant it will be your responsibility to ensure that your behavior and values reflect those of UHL .
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a post holder you will be supporting the Emergency Department and Emergency Floor .
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Ward Administration Assistant for the Emergency Floor at the Leicester Royal Infirmary.
This is a full time position working Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day/5 days a week.
You will have good computer skills with experience in using Microsoft Office packages/ Excel and be able to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills. Candidates must be willing to learn new IT systems as required and have good typing skills. You must have good standard of written and spoken English.
You will be required to carry out a full range of office and administration duties, including roster alterations , including sickness reporting.
Experience as a ward clerk, clerical duties within a health care setting is desirable but not essential.
If you require any more information or would like an informal chat please contact Matron Shaheen Steers on email shaheen.steers@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a post holder you will be supporting the Emergency Department and Emergency Floor .
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Ward Administration Assistant for the Emergency Floor at the Leicester Royal Infirmary.
This is a full time position working Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day/5 days a week.
You will have good computer skills with experience in using Microsoft Office packages/ Excel and be able to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills. Candidates must be willing to learn new IT systems as required and have good typing skills. You must have good standard of written and spoken English.
You will be required to carry out a full range of office and administration duties, including roster alterations , including sickness reporting.
Experience as a ward clerk, clerical duties within a health care setting is desirable but not essential.
If you require any more information or would like an informal chat please contact Matron Shaheen Steers on email shaheen.steers@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education to GCSE level or equivalent including English Grade C
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Computer skills and experience in using Microsoft Packages
- Customer Service Skills
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a health care environment
- Experience of working with the general public on a face to face basis and over the telephone
- Knowledge of general office procedures
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
Analytical and judgement skills
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to work accurately and pay attention to detail
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of and maintain confidentiality at all times
- Understanding of equality and diversity
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative but within procedural guidelines
- Ability to prioritise daily workload
- Demonstrate good time management skills
Flexibility
Essential
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education to GCSE level or equivalent including English Grade C
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Computer skills and experience in using Microsoft Packages
- Customer Service Skills
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a health care environment
- Experience of working with the general public on a face to face basis and over the telephone
- Knowledge of general office procedures
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
Analytical and judgement skills
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to work accurately and pay attention to detail
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of and maintain confidentiality at all times
- Understanding of equality and diversity
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative but within procedural guidelines
- Ability to prioritise daily workload
- Demonstrate good time management skills
Flexibility
Essential
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).
