About this role
Job summary
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust's Breast Service Department is one of the largest in the country. We are looking for a resilient, hard-working, and highly organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively multitask. This role is ideal for someone with excellent communication and administrative skills who can confidently manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining professionalism and patient focus.
Based at Charing Cross Hospital in Hammersmith, you will be a key member of the breast service reception and administration team, providing a high-quality service to our patients and clinical staff. The postholder will contribute to the smooth running of the department by working closely with clinical staff and management to deliver comprehensive administrative support.
Main duties of the job
Provide a comprehensive and quality administration service to the designated department and manage and prioritise their workload liaising closely with the other administration staff and management in the Department. Provide administrative support to the wider multidisciplinary team, including Consultants. We are seeking a resilient and highly organised Receptionist/Clerical Assistant to join our dynamic and fast-paced department. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth running of the department by providing high-quality administrative and reception support. The ideal candidate must be able to handle multiple priorities efficiently, work under pressure, and demonstrate exceptional communication and problem-solving skills. The ability to work in a busy, ever-changing environment while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail is essential.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
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/ qualifications Essential
A-Levels or equivalent knowledge or experience
Desirable
Medical terminology
Experience Essential
Administrative experience Basic IT literacy
Desirable
Previous experience in an NHS institution
Skills/knowledge/ abilities Essential
Organisational skills/ability to learn Competent use of IT systems Excellent interpersonal skill
Desirable
Service sector work (preferably hospital).
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.
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Employer details Employer name Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Charing Cross Hospital
Fulham Palace Road
London
W6 8RF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)