Job Summary
Applications are invited from enthusiastic, suitably qualified individuals to provide a daily clerical support service within the Histopathology Department within South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology. The post holder will provide a range of administrative and secretarial support in this busy and interesting department.
The successful candidate will have effective secretarial and computer skills, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Additionally, you should be able to work on your own initiative in prioritising workload and meeting deadlines, whilst also being able to work in a team.
Full in-service training will be provided. The successful candidate will be based in the Histopathology Secretary office at Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Partnership fully integrates the pathology services delivered on behalf of the Partner Trusts within the Integrated Care System (ICS) footprint; Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.
Main Duties of the Job
Provide an efficient and effective clerical support service within the Histopathology Department including to the Histopathology laboratory and Consultant Histopathologists.
Carry out routine administrative and clerical duties for the department, ensuring standards are maintained and deadlines are met.
Be a first point of contact for all direct enquiries (including telephone enquiries), ensuring these are acted upon appropriately.
About Us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Partnership is invested in training, developing, and supporting staff in all aspects including academic courses from certificates of achievement, registration, specialist and higher specialist IBMS portfolios, apprenticeships and leadership and management qualifications.
We pride ourselves in enabling opportunity across all our sites to develop staff and provide a strong and sustained service for the future.
Job Details
Date Posted: 03 April 2025
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £24,169 a year pa/pro rata for part-time staff
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: 190-0140-DIR
Job Location: Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2JF
Job Responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
* GCSE at Grade C/4 in English and Maths (or equivalent qualifications) or equivalent experience
Desirable
* NVQ Level II in Business Administration / Customer Service / IT
Experience
Desirable
* Experience of working within an office or laboratory environment
* Experience working with multiple service users
* Relevant experience within the NHS.
* Experience working in departments with multiple IT systems.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of / experience of using information and/or customer service systems.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Excel and Word.
* Understanding of data protection issues and the ability to maintain confidentiality
* Effective Communication skills, written and oral
Personal Qualities
Essential
* Ability to plan, prioritise and allocate work
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2JF
Employer's Website: https://www.sth.nhs.uk
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