The Medical Microbiology department is looking for a permanent Band 2 Administrative Officer to join our team. This role will include routine administrative duties, responding to email and telephone enquires, and assisting the service with general organisation and service delivery.
This role is best suited to candidates who have worked in a busy Pathology office, who are able to demonstrate initiative to complete often conflicting demands and tasks. An understanding and dedication to putting our patients first is key, and strong communication and organisation skills are essential in this role.
Aim of Role:
To be an efficient and flexible member of the SWL Pathology team providing a consistently high quality and professional service to all users of the service.
Key Result Areas:
1. To provide comprehensive administrative support for the Medical Microbiology department.
2. To manage and act on e-mail message received into general Microbiology mailboxes.
3. To contribute to the efficient and effective running of department and sections as appropriate.
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
This advert closes on Monday 17 Mar 2025
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