Ophthalmology Administrative Assistant | Barts Health NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 20 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,129 - £28,649 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2024 |
| Location: | London, E11 1NR |
| Company: | Barts Health NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6324766/259-6290341WXH-A |
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Administrator within Ophthalmology at Whipps Cross Hospital.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who has good interpersonal skills and a keen eye for detail, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be required to work on the day-to-day duties of scheduling services to meet capacity and demand fluctuations. They will ensure that service requirements are met and National RTT targets are adhered to.
The successful candidate will need to be a flexible team player who can manage a varied workload to meet set targets and changing deadlines. They must be able to work within a confidential environment and adhere to Information Governance procedures.
Computer literacy is essential as the successful candidate will be expected to input, extract and compile complex information from a number of booking and patient tracking systems. Full training will be provided on CRS and Medisoft.
For an informal discussion about the post please email Moreen Diimu, Service Delivery Manager, onmoreen.diimu@nhs.net
The Administrative Assistant plays a pivotal role within the ophthalmology service, collaborating closely with the Failsafe Officers and various key stakeholders. Their primary responsibility involves supporting amin function and optimising the patient flow throughout the service.
This encompasses a range of tasks, including scheduling appointments, coordinating with medical staff, organising patient records, and ensuring seamless communication between departments. Additionally, they assist the Failsafe Officer in implementing protocols to guarantee patient safety and satisfaction. This collaborative effort ensures efficient operations and enhances the overall quality of care provided within the ophthalmology service.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
This advert closes on Monday 3 Jun 2024