Administrative Assistant - Rheumatology
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
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An exciting opportunity has arisen within our busy Rheumatology Department for a highly motivated, flexible and dynamic person to join our administration team. We aim to deliver a highly effective and efficient service to ensure high standards of patient care and you will be required to support all administrative aspects of the service to achieve these outcomes. The successful candidate will be innovative, resourceful with a 'can-do' approach and flexible towards the needs of a developing service.
Main duties of the job
Administrative assistant for the Rheumatology Team at Luton and Dunstable Hosptial. The administration assistant will provide an essential clerical support service to the Rheumatology Team contributing to the overall efficient and effective running of the department.
The post holder will be required to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and deal sensitively with queries from patients. The department is a busy expanding unit and therefore flexibility and the ability to work well under pressure is essential.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job
Date posted
06 September 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
418-RHEU8916-EH-A
Job locations
Rheumatology, Zone T, Luton & Dunstable Hospital
641 Dunstable Road
Luton
LU4 8RQ
Employer details
Employer name
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Rheumatology, Zone T, Luton & Dunstable Hospital
641 Dunstable Road
Luton
LU4 8RQ
Employer's website
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