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Job overview
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated administrator to join the Islington Social Communication Team; a specialist service for autistic children of 5 years and under. The team provides assessment, diagnosis and pre/post diagnostic support for autistic children and their parents/carers. The team also provides support, training and consultation to staff across a range of providers.
The post-holder will play an important role in the provision of high quality secretarial and administrative support to this team. They will have excellent interpersonal, organisational, secretarial and computer skills.
The Social Communication Team is a friendly, progressive and dynamic team which also has a strong focus on staff wellbeing. We promote equal opportunities and access for all and support flexible working hours.
The post holder will be based primarily at the Northern Health Centre.
Main duties of the job
To provide high quality administrative support to the Islington Social Communication Team
Through close liaison with the Clinical Manager and service manager to assist with the management and maintenance of the SCT waiting list.
To monitor and manage incoming referrals.
To support pathways within the autism service I.e., autism sleep pathway
To assist in the collection of data
To produce a variety of documents including clinical letters, reports, and memos to Whittington Health recognised standard
To manage phone calls to the service
To contribute to quality and improvement initiative
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To provide high quality administrative support to the Islington Social Communication Team.
Please refer to Job Description for further information.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Person specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work accurately under pressure to meet targets
- Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy and excellent attention to detail
Desirable
- Able to use patient tracking and clinical notes systems
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of administering waiting lists and caseloads
- Previous experience involving patient contact and/or scheduling of appointments
- Able to use the Microsoft Office suite to a good standard – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Desirable
- Experience of using electronic patient record systems (e.g. RiO)
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 5 GCSE grades C
Desirable
- Familiar with autism and neuro-divergency
- Knowledge and skills for the post or equivalent acquired through in-depth experience and training
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This advert is for Administrator with Whittington Health NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £34,186 - £37,389 Per annum (pro rata) Including HCAS. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Part time). The application deadline is 17 Aug 2026.
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