Job summary
To work towards a Business Administrator NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship, whilst providing a comprehensive administration service for the North East and North Cumbria AAA Screening Programme and working as a team member within the admin office.
Main duties of the job
- To assist with data entry for the National Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme
- To actively monitor appointments for AAA screening using the relevant screening software systems
- To handle any queries or telephone enquiries in an accurate and professional manner
- To deal with patient's notes and ensure they are kept safely, properly updated and the confidentiality of the information contained within is maintained
- Manage own workload by prioritising tasks accordingly in order to meet screening targets and deadlines.
- Carry out general administration duties e.g. filing, photocopying etc
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Good standard of general education (GCSE or equivalent, including Maths and English)
Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel or a similar package
Good communication skills both written and verbal
Good telephone manner
Good organisational skills
Ability to work effectively without direct supervision and also within a team
Indicate a willingness and ability to support other team members and the ability to adapt to developing service needs
Support the Admin Coordinator to ensure the department develops in line with national guidelines and the organisations needs
Ability to work accurately on own initiative
Calm disposition
See also attached JD.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Good standard of general education (GCSE or equivalent, including Maths and English)
Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel or a similar package
Good communication skills both written and verbal
Good telephone manner
Good organisational skills
Ability to work effectively without direct supervision and also within a team
Indicate a willingness and ability to support other team members and the ability to adapt to developing service needs
Support the Admin Coordinator to ensure the department develops in line with national guidelines and the organisations needs
Ability to work accurately on own initiative
Calm disposition
See also attached JD.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE'S including Maths and English
- Windows/Microsoft packages
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 Business Admin
Skills
Essential
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to adapt to developing service needs
- Good communication skills
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Previous admin experience in healthcare setting
- I.T qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE'S including Maths and English
- Windows/Microsoft packages
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 Business Admin
Skills
Essential
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to adapt to developing service needs
- Good communication skills
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Previous admin experience in healthcare setting
- I.T qualification
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).
