About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for a Band 3 Administrator for the Herts & West Essex Diabetic Eye Screening Programme based at Sandridge Gate Business Centre, St Albans. This is a full time permanent role.
*Proposed interview date: *
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work with the Diabetic Eye Screening team and be responsible for providing administrative support to the programme dealing with the booking of clinics and appointments, providing a professional service to patients over the telephone, liaise with GP's and other external clinical colleagues and other administrative roles as required.
Attention to detail is vital and the ability to follow strict information governance procedures.
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our staff are proud to be Caring, Pioneering, and Inclusivein their work to help achieve the Trust vision
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more details
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.
Person Specification
Skills Essential
Good level of education or equivalent skill to manipulate spreadsheets and data. Excellent and empathetic communication skills Intermediate Microsoft Office and keyboard skills
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of secretarial or administrative procedures and systems acquired through experience and training to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. Understanding of Diabetic Eye Screening and why it is carried out
Desirable
Experience of working in a healthcare environment
Qualifications Essential
Willing To undertake the Admin Accreditation in Diabetic Eye Screening
Desirable
Full UK Driving Licence
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.
Employer details Employer name Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address Sandridge Gate Business Centre
Ronsons Way
St Albans
AL4 9XR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)