About this role
Job summary We are looking for an experienced Administrator to join our friendly, professional and motivated team in the UCLH Integrated Care Operations (ICO) service. You will be a valued member of the current administrative workforce, working closely with the various teams within the service and providing a high-quality level of administration service to the Administrative Service Manager, Senior Nurse, Head of Integrated Care Operations and Nurses within the ICO. The successful applicant must possess a high level of IT skills and be proficient in the collection, recording and analysis of data. Applicants must also have experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team as this is a responsible and varied post with an important role in providing continuity of the service. Excellent communication skills are a must.
Main duties of the job Duties will include the production of daily, weekly and monthly reports to evidence the workings of the teams, the maintenance of databases to ensure they are meeting the needs of the service and the reliability of the data, minute taking, diary management of the Senior staff and the provision of support across the service as/when required
About us University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery o Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals o University College Hospital Grafton Way Building o Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine o University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre o The Hospital for Tropical Diseases o University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, with Grade C or above in English and Maths Knowledge of the full range of administrative procedures, acquired through training and previous experience of working in an administrative environment. Awareness of the requirement to maintain confidentiality, and knowledge of the Data Protection Act.
Desirable
NVQ Level 4 in Business Administration, Customer Service, Healthcare Support Services or equivalent qualification.
Experience Essential
Demonstrable knowledge of secretarial and administrative procedures at a high level of competence acquired through both training and experience Proven experience of working in an office environment, resolving queries and using initiative to ensure first-class service delivery. Previous NHS or healthcare experience, or experience of working in a healthcare setting oEvidence of leading a team
Health, Safety and Security Essential
Able to identify risk issues in immediate working environment and correct where possible or report to manager Promote an awareness of incident reporting
Communication Essential
Able to communicate accurately and effectively with patients and colleagues, verbally and in writing Able to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks. Able to deal with the public in person and on the phone Able to support and reassure patients/carers in distress Understands importance of maintaining confidentiality
Personal and People Development Essential
Demonstrates understanding of own role within the team Able to induct new staff into the department, providing training to new colleagues
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address University College London Hospital
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)