Band 3 Administrator – Anaesthetics
As part of the Anaesthetics Team, you will be a reliable and committed candidate who will help ensure we are continually adhering to our Trust values of Kind Connected and Bold.
Working closely with the Department Consultants, Junior Doctors and reporting to the Team Leader and Supervisor, you as a key member of this team will have a direct and positive impact on how we care for our patients within the hospital.
What's in it for you?
- Employed one the largest employers with a worldwide and enviable reputation-- which is recognised for providing 1st class care
- To be part of team where you are valued, and your opinion and ideas make a difference
- Public sector pension
- Access to onsite Temporary employment bank -- where additional shifts can be selected
- Access to ESR -- payroll and benefits programme to track your rewards
- A comprehensive induction, on-going training, and development to include support with
- Shopping Discounts (via Blue Light card)
- Free access to any latest vaccinations such as Covid and Flu
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
The post holder is an integral member of the Anaesthetic Admin Team and a focal point of contact for the Junior Doctors whom they support on a day to day basis.
Your responsibilities will include;
- Supporting the wider Administrator and clinical Teams with the generation and monitoring of
- Administering the junior Drs. induction programme by way of invitations and attendance
- Having a proactive approach in ensuring any gaps n the rotas are covered with personnel
timely manner for junior drs who work locum shifts.
- Processing leavers, annual leave and sickness on the internal workforce system
- You will support the consultants who undertake Pre-op Assessment clinics and liaise with other
- You will be responsible for the management of the internal and external posts.
- Providing administrative support to both clinical and management staff.
You will have excellent communication and organisational skills and be confident to make judgements unaided.
About Us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job Description
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education (e.g. GCSE English and Maths A-C) GCSE Level 9-4
- Business Administration NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in an administrative environment
- Experience of dealing with the Public/Customer service experience
- Experience of working with a range of Microsoft Office packages (eg. Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Experience of using IT systems
- Experience of working in a busy environment
- Experience of working in Healthcare
Essential
- Good communication / customer care skills both written and verbal demonstrating sympathy and compassion
- Good keyboard/ IT skills
- Good organisation skills and ability to multitask
- Good time management skills
- Ability to deal professionally with enquiries from staff, Patients and Visitors
- Ability to problem solve
- Understand confidentiality and apply the principles in every day working practice
- Ability to pay attention to detail where there are predictable interruptions to the work pattern
- Ability to deal with stressful situations and sensitive issues
- Work effectively and flexibly as part of a team to meet the needs of the services
- Confident in dealing with people at all levels
- Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of equality and diversity
- Mature open and flexible approach to work
- Demonstrates care and compassion
- Good inter-personal and communication skills.
- Good organisational skills
- Team Player
- Conscientious
- Demonstrates reliability, motivation and commitment
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
- Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations