NHS Administration Assistant Location: Oaks Hospital, Colchester Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Full-time Salary: Depending on experience Benefits Summary: Oaks Hospital is one of Essex's leading private hospitals with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality private hospital treatments and services. Located on the outskirts of Colchester, the hospital opened on this site in 1994 and currently has 57 bedrooms including three twin-bedded rooms all with en-suite facilities to ensure complete privacy throughout your stay. The role: We are looking for an experienced NHS Administrative Assistant to join our team at Oaks Hospital, based in Colchester. This is an extremely busy role liaising with patients, consultants and all hospital departments. We need an individual with a professional approach, excellent verbal communication skills, initiative and the ability to work within a team. You must be computer literate - experience with Word and Outlook being essential. Previous use of an Electronic Patient Record system would be an advantage. Responsibilities: Liaising with patients by phone & letter Booking appointments Liaising with consultants and clinical team Completing all administrative tasks of the department What you will bring with you: Excellent organisational skills An excellent standard of computer literacy to include experience in Word & Excel High degree of accuracy and attention to detail Excellent communication skills - written and oral An excellent standard of computer literacy to include experience in Word & Excel The ability to work within a team The ability to time-manage Experience using a Patient Administration System would an advantage Benefits: 25 Days Leave Bank Holidays Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period Flexible shift patterns available where possible Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy Free Parking on site (where possible) Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible) Concerts for Carers Employee Assistance Programme Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords The Blue Light Card Scheme About Us: Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years' experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS. We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success. We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud of our 'Speak Up for Safety' programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more 'Time to Care'. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process. ACX LI-KH1