- •GCSE Passes in English and Maths at C grade or equivalent
- •Typing Qualification
- •Medical terminology or equivalent experience
- •GCSE standard attained in other science subjects or equivalent
- •AMSPAR Qualification
- •Leadership Qualification i.e. ILM3
- •Previous experience of working in an NHS environment
- •Worked in an office environment typing medical content.
- •Dealing with telephone enquiries.
- •Previous computing experience or VDU work
- •Good working knowledge of cellular pathology processes
- •Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- •Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and histopathology terminology
- •Ability to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel spreadsheets and Access databases, including the extraction of data by queries and the preparation of reports
- •Previous pathology-based administrative work experience
- •Good IT skills including Microsoft Word and Office.
- •Good interpersonal skills
- •Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- •Ability to prioritise workload, innovate & work as part of a large team to meet deadlines
- •Ability to work under pressure and deal with interruptions
- •Ability to communicate with staff at different levels of the organisation.
- •Experience with databases
- •Touch typing skills
- •Typing speed of over 55 WPM
- •Able to undertake housekeeping duties
- •Able to perform required duties with any appropriate aids or adaptations
- •Ability to work on own initiative and take routine decisions.
- •Ability to share knowledge and engage others in project
- •Flexible approach to service needs
Cellular Pathology PTL Administrator - London, United Kingdom - Barts Health NHS Trust
Description
Job overview
Fixed Term 1 Year Band 4 Cellular Pathology PTL Administrator
37.5 Hrs per Week
The NHS East & South East London Pathology Partnership (Pathology Partnership) is a network across three NHS Trusts: Barts Health, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is based on a well-established model for pathology networks, with the Royal London Hospital becoming the main hub laboratory for the network and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at all other Hospital sites. Barts Health is the host trust for the Partnership.
Main duties of the job
The Cellular Pathology department is looking to recruit an Administrator to carry out data entry and general secretarial work under the direction of Senior Medical Secretaries and the Office Manager. The successful candidate will be joining our office team supporting scientists and doctors in a modern laboratory. Our facilities are close to underground and DLR services. The laboratory is UKAS and HCPC accredited. Our commitment to supporting continuing professional development is evidenced by an excellent training record.
Working for our organisation
The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.
The Pathology Partnership is based on well-established models for pathology networks, with the Royal London Hospital becoming the main hub laboratory for the network and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at all other Hospital sites.
Pathology is made up of the following services - Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry; Infectious Diseases including Microbiology and Virology; Cellular Pathology including Histopathology, non-gynae Cytology and mortuary services; Immunology; Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology; Immunophenotyping; Clinical Transplantation and Retinoblastoma.
The 2020/21 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £126m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 822 WTE. We strive to live by our 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
For an informal discussion please contact Mr Toby Hunt – Divisional Manager on
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