Job Summary
FIXED TERM UNTIL OCTOBER 2025 (previous applicants need not apply)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Office Administrator to join our team at Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals. The successful applicant will work in our Haematology department. The post includes general office duties consisting of filing, photocopying, sorting post, obtaining patient notes, liaising with patients, GPs and hospital medical & clinical staff, dealing with enquiries by letter, fax, e-mail, and telephone.
The successful candidate will have excellent clerical and typing skills and be able to communicate effectively with both patients and staff. Although not essential, knowledge of the Cerner system would be desirable.
For further information please contact Katy Storey (Clinical Office Team Leader) - katy.storey@nhs.net
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will provide a comprehensive support administrative service to the Haematology Clinical Team. The successful candidate will be expected to organise their workload with the Haematology Consultants and co-ordinate their activities with the Clinical Office Coordinators to ensure that an efficient service is provided. The Clinical Office Administrator will carry out their duties in such a way as to make a direct and positive contribution to the organisation of the work. It is essential that the Clinical Office Administrator should exercise initiative commensurate with the role and vital that confidentiality is maintained at all times. They'll also be duties to be completed within the Haematology Day Unit.
Job Responsibilities
The post holder will provide a comprehensive support administrative service to the Haematology Clinical Team. The successful candidate will be expected to organise their workload with the Haematology Consultants and co-ordinate their activities with the Clinical Office Coordinators to ensure that an efficient service is provided. The Clinical Office Administrator will carry out their duties in such a way as to make a direct and positive contribution to the organisation of the work. It is essential that the Clinical Office Administrator should exercise initiative commensurate with the role and vital that confidentiality is maintained at all times. They'll also be duties to be completed within the Haematology Day Unit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* English GCSE Grade C or equivalent
Desirable
* NVQ level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent
Experience
Essential
* Previous administration experience
Desirable
* NHS experience
* Experience using Surrey Safe Care
Skills
Essential
* Ability to deal with sensitive information
* Ability to work under pressure
* Ability to maintain discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times
* Able to use initiative and judgement in daily tasks
* Good written and verbal communication skills
Other
Essential
* Team Player
* Ability to work flexibly
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.
Employer Details
Employer Name
Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Peter's Hospital
Guildford Road
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
Employer's Website #J-18808-Ljbffr