Admin Assistant
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Job overview
The Medical Specialties Division is looking to recruit a full time Administration Assistant to work as part of the Diabetes and Endocrine administration team at University College London Hospital. The postholder should be proactive and possess excellent communication, good IT skills, and be able to prioritise their workload for them self and others to accommodate changing demands within the team and service. You will have key working relationships with all members of the administrative and clinical teams including nursing and medical staff, allied health professionals and support workers. You will act as the first point of contact (verbally and written) in communication with patients, relatives and GPs and other external hospital staff / tertiary referrers.
Previous experience of working in the NHS is desirable, however experience of working in an office environment is an essential requirement for this role.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will need to have the ability to manage a busy and varied workload. Excellent communication (written and verbal) and strong interpersonal skills are essential to be successful in the role. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to start a career in administration in the NHS or for those looking for a different challenge already working in the NHS. You will be well supported in the work environment by an experienced and friendly team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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