Job summary
The Molecular Diagnostics department is looking for an Administrative Officer to provide efficient and effective administrative support to the Molecular Diagnostics Department to facilitate the timely provision of diagnostic services ensuring procedures in relation to donors and patients are carried out to the highest possible standard. You will work as an active team member assisting with a comprehensive range of administrative duties/procedures as dictated by the workload of the Department. You will be required to communicate with the general public, other NHSBT departments and external contacts as required, whilst maintaining strict confidentiality at all times and ensuring that information relating to patients and donors is kept in a manner in accordance with NHSBT policies & procedures. 'We can offer both full time and part time hours between Monday to Saturday, 07:00-18:00(Saturday working would be compulsory with this role). Please indicate in your supporting information how many hours you would like to work and the frequency (e.g. part time, 20 hours per week over 4 days 10am to 3pm)'.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will be required to: Spend the majority of your time undertaking sample receipt and data entry within a team environment Work as an active team member assisting with a comprehensive range of administrative duties/procedures as dictated by the workload of the Department Communicate with the general public, other NHSBT departments and external contacts as required Always maintain strict confidentiality and ensure that information relating to patients and donors is kept in a manner in accordance with NHSBT policies & procedures Receive and make telephone calls Occasionally deal with queries and requests for information from members of the public Maintain manual and electronic filing systems Undertake general office duties for example photocopying and scanning documents, minute taking
About us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.
Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do.
By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.
You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Date posted
23 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
006358
Job locations
NHSBT
500 North Bristol Park
Filton
United Kingdom
BS34 7QH
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT
500 North Bristol Park
Filton
United Kingdom
BS34 7QH
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