About this role
Job summary
Are you highly motivated, flexible and conscientious with excellent interpersonal and communication skills? Are you able to work in a busy environment, being organised and maintaining a high-level of accuracy and attention to detail?
We are looking to recruit a full time Team Administrator for Camden Rapid Access Services. The Team consists of two medical consultants, doctors, nurses and pharmacist with advanced skills, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
We will offer you a supportive environment where your contribution is valued and your development is encouraged. This is an exciting opportunity and we would want to hear from you if you are keen to embrace a new challenge.
This is a clinical service support role, and the post holder is expected to work from their assigned base (St Pancras Hospital).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing efficient and high-quality clerical support to the Rapid Response Team, and will play an integral part of their team in order to maintain smooth running and operation of their service, working closely with the Team Lead and clinical staff.
The post holder will have excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to communicate effectively with service users, carers, health professionals and team members.
In addition, the post holder must possess good IT skills and be able to analyse and interpret data. They will be required to help maintain clinical database systems, and assist with clinical audits and information monitoring.
The post holder will work under own initiative with a flexible and adaptable approach to the job role in order to meet the changing service needs.
Part of the role will be assisting the Clinical Team Leader/Manager in his/her clerical and managerial duties. This will involve a high level of discretion and confidentiality as the post holder will come into contact with some sensitive patient and staff data and information.
About us
We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.Providingtop quality caredepends on our ability to employ the best people.We're always looking torecruit outstanding peoplewho will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.With adiverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."
As such, if you dont meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form.
Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).
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Deal with telephone enquiries from health professionals, services users, service user families, carers and team members in an informed and sympathetic manner, taking into account mental/physical health needs, and cultural or language barriers. Taking and passing on messages promptly and taking action where necessary. To provide and receive complex and sensitive information using tact and diplomacy. To act in accordance with the Service in processing new referrals. This includes but is not limited to: allocating referrals, completing Excel spread sheets and making sure all administration processes for each referral are adhered to with speed and fluency. To create/accept referrals within the System1 platform and highlight for clinical triage. To assist with onward referrals to other teams. To monitor S1 wait lists and caseloads and assist with the allocation of patients and entering patient details into appropriate health care professionals diaries and update DocAbode allocation system. To regularly access and monitor the generic email systems, responding to all queries or redirecting as appropriate. Maintain service line databases for record keeping, ensuring accurate reporting. Complete regular archiving of patient notes in line with trust policies and procedures. To act as Subject Access Coordinator for the service, attend required training, and follow the Trusts policies and procedures. To provide administration support for service line clinicians To undertake word processing tasks such as letters and memos, reports, notices, and e-mails. To undertake the photocopying and distribution of documents, processing of correspondence and general clerical duties as required. To maintain and monitor stock as required and use set processes for ordering of goods/supplies. To have the ability to use the E-procurement system and raise any queries/issues when necessary. To support procurement processes for service line, including ordering, liaison, receipting, and invoice processing. To have a comprehensive understanding of computer software such as MS Office and to be the lead on using SystmOne patient record. To collate and present activity data for service and management meetings and for monthly and ad hoc statistical returns via Tableau or other. To assist with the induction of new staff members and bank staff as and when necessary. To support service lead with Healthroster, including recording of annual leave, absence, or sickness, printing and distribution of rotas where necessary (if applicable). To organise, attend and contribute to the departmental and service meetings, which may include room/venue booking, distribute agendas, take and distribute minutes, and action any decisions made by the team as appropriate. To support in the planning and arrangements for team away days, training sessions etc. To undertake ad hoc or specific project work as requested. To produce training packs, certificates, forms and presentations as requested by the clinicians/team lead. To support the maintenance of any of the teams clinical equipment as needed, including liaison with BCAS for yearly checks. To support the logging of complaints/compliments and incidents on Datix. To be familiar with and to work within CNWL policies related to the function of administration and your responsibilities as an employee. To be able to meet deadlines and to manage time effectively To be able to work on own initiative and undertake work which does not require checking as a matter of routine Regularly review administration processes, procedures and office systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education Essential
Good level of Education i.e GCSE Level on English & Mathematics or other relevant qualification/experience
Experience Essential
Experience of working in an administrative capacity Knowledge of Patient Appointment/Database Systems i.e. SystmOne Understanding of Data Protection / Confidentiality
Desirable
Experience of working in a customer care setting Experience of working in a healthcare setting Understanding of Equal Opportunities and Diversity
Skills Essential
Keyboard Skills Evidence of good interpersonal and organisational skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work under pressure/stress Administration and organisational skills Able to work as an effective team member
Desirable
Experience in IT applications: word, excel Experience of a multi-user database
Personal Qualities Essential
Patient / Customer facing qualities Able to remain calm under pressure Team Worker Flexible
Other Requirements Essential
Able to prioritise workload Able to work on own initiative
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 Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Pancras Hospital
4 St Pancras Way
London
NW1 0PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)