Job summary
We are looking for an Administration Assistant to join our growing Whipps Cross Appointments Centre team. You will have prior administrative experience in a hectic setting where meticulousness is essential. You need to be a motivated person who works well in a team and can complete tasks under pressure.
The Appointment Centre is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 17:00.
Main duties of the job
To provide a quality and accurate service for administration duties in the Department, including uploading documents, dealing with post.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 year working in a customer focused environment
Desirable
- Ability to use spreadsheets and computer systems
- Previous experience working in an NHS environment
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal communication
- Good written communication
Desirable
- Ability to communicate effectively in a language other than English
- Able to work as an integral member of a team
Knowledge
Desirable
- Cerner Millennium eRS (formally C&B)
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
Other
Essential
- Ability to input and retrieve information on a computerised system
- Flexible approach to working
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 year working in a customer focused environment
Desirable
- Ability to use spreadsheets and computer systems
- Previous experience working in an NHS environment
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal communication
- Good written communication
Desirable
- Ability to communicate effectively in a language other than English
- Able to work as an integral member of a team
Knowledge
Desirable
- Cerner Millennium eRS (formally C&B)
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
Other
Essential
- Ability to input and retrieve information on a computerised system
- Flexible approach to working
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).
