About this role
Job summary
Our friendly Cellular Pathology Clerical Hub team are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our busy team of secretaries, MDTs and administrators, to assist with the day to day running of the Histology office.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will support an efficient, confidential and professional secretarial and MDT service to the specialty teams. This will include administration and secretarial support to enable provision of patient care and speciality services. Good communication with patients, relatives, general practitioners and other hospital staff is essential to ensure a proficient, high quality service for patients and clinicians. The post-holder will be part of the team preparing materials for sending away and providing clerical support for MDT meetings and clinical trials.
About us
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has a staff of around 8000 and is dedicated to providing the Best Care for Everyone.
The Cellular Pathology Department is based within the Pathology Department at Cheltenham General Hospital and is one of the biggest within the South West.
We have a focus on providing a high quality efficient service.
Job description Job responsibilities
Educated to GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in literacy and numeracy
Knowledge of medical terminology desirable but full training will be given
Computer literate: Have a good working knowledge of all aspects of Microsoft Office
Typing correspondence to GPs, medical staff and any other required addressee or other patient contacts as directed
Ability to use own judgement and initiative and identify and advise on training needs.
Organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
Work flexibly within a team, quickly and accurately.
Ability to work well under pressure and have good problem solving skills
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in literacy and numeracy
Desirable
RSA Level three/Speed typing qualification or demonstrable experience (min 60 wpm)D NVQ in Administration level 3 Computer literate in Microsoft Office packages
Knowledge and experience Essential
Experience of using MS Office Good organisational skills
Skills Essential
Ability to work flexibly within a team Good interpersonal skills
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 Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Cheltenham General Hospital
Cheltenham
GL53 7AN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)