Administration Assistant

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will be required to undertake duties to help support the Gastroenterology Service. This will include general administrative duties as and when required. The post holder will also answer telephone enquiries and assist in the day to day duties in the department.

Most members of staff in the Trust have a responsibility for supporting the delivery of Planned Care Services, and the achievement of Cancer and RTT targets, whether in a supportive role, or in terms of providing hand-on care. Application of the national rules and guidance is critical in relation to treating patients in a timely manner and chronologically, whether by clinical priority or in terms of length of wait. As part of the administrative support structure, the post-holder is responsible for adhering to the Trust's Access Policy and Standard Operating Procedures. The post holder will also require excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work flexibly are essential. The post-holder will ensure that confidentiality as outlined in the Data Protection Act 1998 is adhered to at all times

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria

• Good General Education

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Essential

Essential criteria

• Previous experience in similar role

Desirable criteria

• Experience with microsoft packages

Important information about your application

1. All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
2. References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
3. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
4. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
5. New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.
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