Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 enthusiastic individuals to join our admin team in the busy Pathology department at Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield. Two part-time positions are available, monday to Friday (each 20 hours per week), one to cover 9am -1pm and the other 1pm - 5pm.
Applicants for this position will be highly reliable, trustworthy and be able to work to tight deadlines under pressure. You will be able to work on your own as well as part of a team.
A good, basic level of education is required that demonstrates a good understanding of the English language and a good level of numeracy.
Good verbal and written communication skills are essential along with fast, accurate keyboard skills. An ability to follow instructions, work under pressure and demonstrate good manual dexterity will be an advantage.
You will be required to use Microsoft Office and the hospital ICE system to identify requests for consumables, so an understanding of English and keyboard skills are required.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this role are to package and
supply consumables to GP Practices, hospital wards and departments who are users of the Pathology service at MYTT.
To maintain
the consumables spreadsheet on a daily basis, showing quantities supplied.
To carry out
administrative duties in a manner that supports departmental targets and
ensures compliance with standard operating procedures.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Use of various Pathology systems including data entry and interrogation.
Dealing with routine enquiries in a pleasant and helpful manner, communicating relevant information to stakeholders, referring to others as appropriate.
Answer telephone calls, taking messages and passing on accurately to the relevant departments/person.
Ensure that general office supply levels are monitored.
Promote the image of the department, checking that notices and leaflets are up to date and well presented.
Photocopying documents, letters, emails, and reports when required. Post holder must have a standard level of keyboard skills and able to use Microsoft Office programmes.
Able to work on own initiative, prioritising work, within defined policies and procedures to set timescales.
Have a flexible/adaptable approach to their work to meet various deadlines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Use of various Pathology systems including data entry and interrogation.
Dealing with routine enquiries in a pleasant and helpful manner, communicating relevant information to stakeholders, referring to others as appropriate.
Answer telephone calls, taking messages and passing on accurately to the relevant departments/person.
Ensure that general office supply levels are monitored.
Promote the image of the department, checking that notices and leaflets are up to date and well presented.
Photocopying documents, letters, emails, and reports when required. Post holder must have a standard level of keyboard skills and able to use Microsoft Office programmes.
Able to work on own initiative, prioritising work, within defined policies and procedures to set timescales.
Have a flexible/adaptable approach to their work to meet various deadlines.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Manual Handling & knowledge of Health and Safety laws.
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly.
- Physical ability to move stock.
- Friendly and approachable.
Qualifications
Essential
- A good standard of general educational inc. Maths and English to GCSE level.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working under pressure to strict deadlines and prioritising workload.
- Demonstrable IM&T skills.
Desirable
- Previous experience within the NHS or related area.
- Experience working within a supplies environment.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work well within a team or alone if required.
- Enthusiasm for work.
- Enthusiasm to undertake appropriate training required to facilitate service developments.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to receive and provide routine information requiring tact or persuasive skill.
- Ability to manage own blocks of work.
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent written, verbal communication and good analytical and numerical skills.
Desirable
- Previous use of Logistics-on-line electronic ordering systems.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Manual Handling & knowledge of Health and Safety laws.
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly.
- Physical ability to move stock.
- Friendly and approachable.
Qualifications
Essential
- A good standard of general educational inc. Maths and English to GCSE level.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working under pressure to strict deadlines and prioritising workload.
- Demonstrable IM&T skills.
Desirable
- Previous experience within the NHS or related area.
- Experience working within a supplies environment.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work well within a team or alone if required.
- Enthusiasm for work.
- Enthusiasm to undertake appropriate training required to facilitate service developments.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to receive and provide routine information requiring tact or persuasive skill.
- Ability to manage own blocks of work.
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent written, verbal communication and good analytical and numerical skills.
Desirable
- Previous use of Logistics-on-line electronic ordering systems.
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).
