Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a responsible Administrator to provide comprehensive and effective administrative support to enable the delivery of this service. The post holder will work within the Administration Team, alongside Specialist Screening Practitioners and Screening Endoscopists.
The NCA/Pennine Bowel Cancer Screening Programme currently provides Screening to people aged between 54-74yrs, that are registered with a GP.
Screening plays a key role in supporting health, including early diagnosis, effective treatment packages and lives being saved.
Consulting with external supporting departments: Endoscopy, Hub, Histopathology, Radiology, Medical Records and Interpreters, to ensure that all Participants receive a positive experience and professional service.
In return, the post holder will join a vibrant & dedicated team. They will be provided with an induction/training plan, they will attend regular team and 1:1 meetings, plus have support with their own personal development plan.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be responsible for the provision of a full and effective administrative support service to the Screening Centre.
They will be expected to arrange and plan their own work on a day-to-day basis, within the overall demands and priorities of the Centre.
They will review working practices to support the daily operational running of the service and maintain/ promote effective communication
The general administrative duties will include:
1. First point of call for all telephone queries
2. Booking appointments/procedures/interpreters
3. Creation of care plans
4. Tracking histology and other aspects of the Participant pathway
5. Management of internal diaries
6. Stock control and ordering of office supplies/other consumable requirements
7. Photocopying & scanning
8. Note taking/minutes
9. Administrative support of Audits
10. Adherence to the standards of the Trust and the Screening Centre
11. To undertake any other duties as appropriate to the nature and grade of the post
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills
Essential
12. Proven administration experience
13. Experience of PAS or Hospital IT Systems
14. IT literate including well developed Word Processing, Excel, Outlook and Data Inputting skills
15. Excellent communication and people skills
16. Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team
17. Ability to use own initiative and cope well in a pressurised environment
18. Understand the need to always maintain confidentiality
19. Demonstrate excellent organisation and prioritisation abilities
Desirable
20. Experience of ordering stationery / supplies
21. Experience of taking meeting notes
22. Proven experience in an NHS administrative setting
Qualifications
Essential
23. GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics
24. NVQ level 3 Business Administration or equivalent
Desirable
25. Excel and/or word processing qualification