Administrator
Job summary
North West London Pathology (NWLP) is an NHS pathology partnership joint venture between Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. NWLP is modelled as a shared services organisation jointly owned by the three Trusts. The organisation is hosted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and as the legal entity for NWLP our staff are employed by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
The partnership has created an innovative and sustainable service that delivers outstanding quality to users and patients alike. This innovative approach allows the service to better manage demand, standardise operations, improve value for money and make use of state-of-the-art technology.
Our values are to be patient-focused, collaborative, expert and caring.
We are on the hunt for a passionate and experienced Admin and Clerical Secretary to join our Cellular Pathology team based at Charing Cross Hospital. We are a hub of innovation, commitment, and excellence and are looking for you to embark on a rewarding journey with us.
As part of our commitment to enhance the working lives of our staff, we offer flexible working arrangements, childcare vouchers and staff benefits including an excellent pension scheme.
Main duties of the job
We are now offering a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 4 Admin and Clerical secretary to join our friendly and dedicated Histopathology team at Charing Cross.
We are looking for an enthusiastic experienced and efficient secretary to work with our busy, friendly team. We are looking for a highly motivated and methodical secretary. The job will require providing secretarial support to the Cellular Pathology Management team. The role will require assisting with ordering and receipting of goods, minute taking, telephone enquiries and management of the health roster system.
We are committed to your development and you will have opportunities to fulfil your potential with NWLP.
Candidates invited for the interview will be required to complete a practical office based assessment post interview. Should there be a need for reasonable adjustment, this need to be informed to Alpana Vithal and Sylvie Karozi at least 3 days before the interviews and necessary arrangements should be made.
About us
Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme. We also have available benefits including cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
NWLP Induction
The NWLP induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles). All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.
For 2023, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
- Monday 1 July 2024
- Monday 5 August 2024
- Monday 2 Sept 2024
- Monday 7 October 2024
- Monday 4 November 2024
- Monday 2 December 2024
Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.
Job description
Job 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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education
- English Language and Mathematics GCE/GCSE or equivalent
- A-levels or equivalent qualification or experience
- AMSAR qualification
Experience
- Previous office or secretarial experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Experience as a medical secretary
- Experience of working within a healthcare setting
- Experience of working within a team
Skills
- Audio & copy typing 50wpm
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Knowledge of Windows based programmes
- Typing speed of 55wpm
- Shorthand or minute taking skills
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer details
Employer name
North West London Pathology
Address
Charing Cross Hospital
London
W6 8RF
https://www.nwlpathology.nhs.uk/
- Company
- North West London Pathology
- Location
- London, United Kingdom W6 8RF
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £30279.00 - £33116.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- North West London Pathology
- Location
- London, United Kingdom W6 8RF
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £30279.00 - £33116.00 a year
- Posted