Job summary
We are seeking a motivated administrator at Band 3 level post to work within the EUROPAR team in the neuroscience division at KCH and the International Centre of Excellence in Parkinson's care and research. The EUROPAR team is focussing on research in Parkinson's disease, mainly in academic studies and some commercial trials. The successful applicant will take up a full time post for 1 year to help with research and clinical trial based studies within the remit of nervous systems disorders with a focus on a project on Advancing Parkinson's Disease Wellness Status including setting up a training program for health care professionals in Indonesia and other underserved countries. Indonesian language skills are of advantage, accuracy and attention to detail are paramount. The successful person will also possess excellent English communication skills in written and verbally, organisation and administrative skills and has experience in medical terminology. You will be required to work on your own initiative, be able to communicate well and have an adaptable and flexible approach to your work.
The post holder will work under the supervision of Professor K Ray Chaudhuri, (clinical lead for Nervous systems sub-speciality, London South CRN and Director of R and I, KCH) and Alexandra Rizos, Neuroscience Research Manager and EUROPAR European manager for academic trials in Parkinson's.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of an effective administrative service to the agreed members of the Neuroscience Research Team. The post holder will ensure confidential and sensitive information is kept secure.
The post holder will work independently and follow the policies and procedures for the division. The post holder will also be expected to use their own initiative and keep line manager and senior colleagues informed.
This is a role with lots of variety and ad hoc demands and so the post holder will possess excellent time management and planning skills.
The post holder will ensure consistent and professional administrative support to the Neuroscience Research Team. This will require flexibility, the use of initiative and a very high degree of organisational skills.
The post holder will primarily support a project on Advancing Parkinson's Disease Wellness Status including setting up a comprehensive package of education and training in movement disorders for health care professionals from Indonesia and other underserved countries.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and summary of main responsibilities can be found in the document attached.
The Parkinsons Foundation centre of excellence at Kings College Hospital is one of the 15 international centres of excellence worldwide (https://www.parkinson.org/expert-care-research/centers-of-excellence/listing; http://parkinsons-london.co.uk/). The centre is led by Professor K Ray Chaudhuri, a world renowned expert in PD, whose focus of work in relation to Parkinsons disease is centred around non-motor issues, a key unmet need and determinant of quality of life as recognised by the Department of health (UK) as well as the NICE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and summary of main responsibilities can be found in the document attached.
The Parkinsons Foundation centre of excellence at Kings College Hospital is one of the 15 international centres of excellence worldwide (https://www.parkinson.org/expert-care-research/centers-of-excellence/listing; http://parkinsons-london.co.uk/). The centre is led by Professor K Ray Chaudhuri, a world renowned expert in PD, whose focus of work in relation to Parkinsons disease is centred around non-motor issues, a key unmet need and determinant of quality of life as recognised by the Department of health (UK) as well as the NICE.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE A-C grade in English or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous administrative experience.
- ECDL or proven equivalent experience in MS Office, email and Internet browsers
- Advanced keyboard use
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication skills in English written and verbal
- Able to exchange confidential sensitive or contentious information following clear guidelines
- Proven organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure within a co-operative multi-disciplinary team-based working environment
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Able to plan and organise ongoing activities and programmes some of them complex
- Ability to work without supervision and use own initiative.
- Able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy
- Ability to contribute to team working and to develop good working relationships
- Ability to prioritise; to be organised and flexible. Able to effectively accommodate ad hoc demands to existing workload
- Neat, tidy and able to portray a professional image
- Ability to work without supervision and use own initiative.
- Effective in managing own time
- Ability to concentrate even with frequent interruptions and unpredictable working pattern
Desirable
- Indonesian language skills
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE A-C grade in English or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous administrative experience.
- ECDL or proven equivalent experience in MS Office, email and Internet browsers
- Advanced keyboard use
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication skills in English written and verbal
- Able to exchange confidential sensitive or contentious information following clear guidelines
- Proven organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure within a co-operative multi-disciplinary team-based working environment
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Able to plan and organise ongoing activities and programmes some of them complex
- Ability to work without supervision and use own initiative.
- Able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy
- Ability to contribute to team working and to develop good working relationships
- Ability to prioritise; to be organised and flexible. Able to effectively accommodate ad hoc demands to existing workload
- Neat, tidy and able to portray a professional image
- Ability to work without supervision and use own initiative.
- Effective in managing own time
- Ability to concentrate even with frequent interruptions and unpredictable working pattern
Desirable
- Indonesian language skills
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
