Job summary
This is an exciting time to be working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the UK, delivering care to more than 1.6 million people a year through our three main hospitals: Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free.
We are looking for a PA in the Pathology department at the Royal Free Hospital, primarily within the biochemistry team.
The successful candidate will be expected to provide administrative support to the biochemistry department, including the typing of letters for the Lipid Clinic and liaising with patients and consultants to ensure the smooth running of the clinics and service.
The successful candidate is required to be able demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification. In particular you should have proven experience of working to deadlines in a busy environment and exercising a meticulous attention to detail.
If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join the Royal Free at this time, we would be interested in receiving your application.
To find out more about working at the Royal Free please visit our website.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the comprehensive provision of secretarial services to the Clinical Lead for Biochemical and Metabolic Medicine service.To be responsible for the comprehensive medical secretarial and clerical services supporting the provision of a comprehensive Biochemical and Metabolic Medicine service.
Please see the JD for full breakdown of responsibilities
About us
The Royal Free Hospital was founded in 1828 to provide free healthcare to those who could not afford medical treatment. The title 'Royal' was granted by Queen Victoria in 1837 in recognition of the hospital's work with cholera victims.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust runs three hospitals in London:
- Barnet Hospital
- Chase Farm Hospital
- Royal Free Hospital
Across our three London hospitals, our vision is clear: to deliver world class expertise and local care. We combine globally recognised clinical expertise with local and friendly hospital care to represent the NHS at its best.
Our mission is to be world class in terms of healthcare treatment, clinical research, and teaching excellence. We aim to deliver and develop leading local healthcare in all three of our hospitals, to improve lives and help people thrive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To learn more about the main responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description and person spec documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
To learn more about the main responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description and person spec documents
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Previous medical secretary experience and working knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Experience of dealing with the general public
- Experience of working in a busy environment
- Previous NHS experience
- Previous experience of Patient Administration systems
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Clear concise verbal and written communication skills
- Good customer care skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Good word processing skills
- Working knowledge of IT applications, (e.g. e-mail, excel, power point)
- Excellent telephone manner
- Good knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Detailed knowledge of patient pathways
- Excellent spelling and grammar
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Well organised and methodical
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Previous medical secretary experience and working knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Experience of dealing with the general public
- Experience of working in a busy environment
- Previous NHS experience
- Previous experience of Patient Administration systems
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Clear concise verbal and written communication skills
- Good customer care skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Good word processing skills
- Working knowledge of IT applications, (e.g. e-mail, excel, power point)
- Excellent telephone manner
- Good knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Detailed knowledge of patient pathways
- Excellent spelling and grammar
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Well organised and methodical
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).
