Job summary Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role due to the required Skill Level.
Job overview A vacancy has arisen for a B2 Administration Assistant within the Vascular Surgery Department at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust providing administrative support for Consultants, Secretary team, inpatients and outpatients.
The post holder will be a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills and a positive attitude and flexible approach.
The post holder will be keen to develop their knowledge and skills to meet this busy and demanding role.
Main duties of the job Main duties of the jobThe successful applicant will have excellent IT skills and preferably an NVQ level in Business Administration or relevant experience.Previous experience of working in an administrative/clerical role is essential to this role.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work as a team member and be adaptable and flexible in a busy office environment is a must.
Provision of an audio typing/word processing service, producing appointment/clinic letters, and other administrative tasks for the Vascular Surgery team.Respond to telephone enquiries and escalate as appropriateArrange follow up appointments for patients as requested by the teamSupport the administrative running of the Vascular service including follow up clinicsSupport the Vascular team with service related data collection using Microsoft Word/ExcelMaintain compliance with the Patient Access Policy and Divisional requirements in terms of waiting list management About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country.
Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected.
In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver.
Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Good standard of education to include GCSE's or equivalent, to include English and Mathematics Word processing qualification RSA II, NVQ 2 or equivalent experience Experience Essential Competence in using Microsoft Office applications [Word, Excel] Previous experience of working in an administrative/clerical role Good communication skills Desirable Knowledge of the hospital IT systems Skills, Ability & Knowledge Essential Able to use own initiative Ability to work as part of a team Good communication skills Personal Qualities Essential Reliability Occupational Health clearance Adaptable, motivated