Job summary
This post is a fixed term/secondment post for 1 year, due to limited available funding
If you are an internal applicant this post will only be offered on a secondment basis and you will need to have gained your line managers approval for the secondment prior to going to interview.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-starting, and highly-motivated individual for the post of PET/CT Administrative Assistant, within Swansea Locality, as part of the Nuclear Medicine Departmentwithin Swansea Bay University Health Board.
The post holder will provide patient support, counselling and welfare of patients for the Nuclear Medicine, DXA and PET/CT Sections, including ensuring the correct patient preparation and preparation compliance ahead of complex examinations.
The successful candidate will also ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Nuclear Medicine Main Reception Office and to provide clerical and administrative functions associated with the daily work of Nuclear Medicine, DXA and PET/CT.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a core team member of the Nuclear Medicine office team, which provides administrative support for the PET/CT, DXA and Imaging sections of Nuclear Medicine in Singleton Hospital including providing information to patients ahead of their complex appointments and ensuring adherence to preparation for examinations. The post holder will be required to provide office training to junior staff members and to ensure the effective running of the frontline office in the department.
We are looking for an individual who has excellent communication skills, be able to work effectively within a team and be efficient and organised with their own workload. This post would be suitable for applicants with good attention to detail, strong administrative skills, good keyboard skills, and are familiar with Microsoft office programmes.
This post is based at Singleton Hospital.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. GCSE qualification or equivalent in Maths & English
2. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in relevant subject business administration or equivalent experience
Desirable
3. Formal administrative training
4. Previous experience working in the NHS
Experience
Essential
5. Administrative experience
6. Prior experience deadling with members of the public
7. Experience in data input
Desirable
8. Experience of working in Hospital information systems
9. Previous experience in clerical roles within healthcare
Abilities
Essential
10. Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills
11. Strict awareness of confidentiality issues
Desirable
12. Ability to speak Welsh