Job summary
The postholder will provide a comprehensive and highly efficient administration and secretarial service to Consultants and Senior Managers within the Imaging Directorate. This is a part time role as follows:
Mondays and Wednesdays 9-5pm at St Mary's Hospital
Fridays 9-5pm at Hammersmith Hospital
The post holder may need to travel to Charing Cross Hopsital and alter sites if required in periods of short staffing.
No working from home can be guratneed for this role owing to service requirements.
The role requires the post holder to communicate effectively with patients / carers regarding appointment and treatment related matters.
The postholder will be expected to work independently and manage and prioritise their workload, liaising closely with the wider administration team in the Department.
Main duties of the job
To provide administrative and secretarial support to the Clinical Lead and other Radiology Consultants and Junior Doctors as required. Demonstrate a high level of communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with a wide range of NHS staff, patients and external agencies. Please read attached job decsription for a more comprehensive description of duties.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- A Level, NVQ3, equivalent qualification or equivalent experience
- 'O' Levels/GCSE in English/Maths
- Formal Customer Care Training or willingness to undertake AMSPAR or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of being a PA or medical secretary to hospital consultant
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Experience of having working relationships with clinicians, GPs, managers, consultants and other clinical staff.
Desirable
- Prior experience of working in a healthcare environment.
- Experience of using a Radiology Information System (RIS)
- Knowledge of NHS waiting and booking targets
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Positive and flexible approach to work
- Smart professional appearance
- Able to communicate sensitive and contentious information to patients
Desirable
- Experience with spreadsheet and database software
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- A Level, NVQ3, equivalent qualification or equivalent experience
- 'O' Levels/GCSE in English/Maths
- Formal Customer Care Training or willingness to undertake AMSPAR or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of being a PA or medical secretary to hospital consultant
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Experience of having working relationships with clinicians, GPs, managers, consultants and other clinical staff.
Desirable
- Prior experience of working in a healthcare environment.
- Experience of using a Radiology Information System (RIS)
- Knowledge of NHS waiting and booking targets
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Positive and flexible approach to work
- Smart professional appearance
- Able to communicate sensitive and contentious information to patients
Desirable
- Experience with spreadsheet and database software
- Knowledge of medical terminology
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
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).
