Anticoagulation and Thrombosis Team Support Worker

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced Admin/Clerical Assistant to join us and provide efficient and comprehensive administrative support within our Anticoagulation and Thrombosis Team.

Applicants should be experienced, with strong organizational, IT and excellent interpersonal skills, as timely and effective communication with patients and colleagues is essential part of the role.

The role is both busy and demanding, however you will be part of a team where everyone's contribution is valued and you will be supported in your personal and professional development.

If you have a minimum of 1 year administration experience, are educated to NVQ 3 or equivalent experience and are able to demonstrate the skills and qualities above; please apply.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Nic McQuaid Anticoagulation and Thrombosis Nurse: Tel 01722 429006 / Ext 4006

Please note: we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Anticoagulation and Thrombosis specialist nurses.

This will involve answering the phone, providing information to patients and carers, receiving referrals and making appointments. Checking the email inbox and answering queries.

You will the first point of contact for patients and other health care professionals and good communication skills are essential. You will also need to be able to take clear and concise notes to ensure that essential information is passed onto the clinical team.

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

About us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.

We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.

Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk