Clinical Admin Assistant (Temp)

NHS Scotland; Woody Point; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Contributory Pension Scheme

Competitive Salary

Job summary

St Andrew’s Hospice is seeking a Clinical Administration Assistant for a part-time, temporary role in Lanarkshire. The position offers a Band 2 salary (£25,950 to £28,176 pro rata) and up to 21 hours per week for 3 months, with potential extension.

You will support clinical teams, welcome patients and their families, and keep patient records up to date. The role requires empathy, IT skills, and a willingness to learn in a health/public sector environment.

Qualifications

• A kind, compassionate and respectful attitude.
• Preferred previous administration experience in a health/public sector environment.
• Have an understanding of IT systems e.g. email, internet, MS Word.
• A willingness to learn and develop skills to meet departmental and organisational goals.
• Ability to work in a healthcare environment with empathy and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Welcome new patients and their families to the hospice.
• Provide administration support to the clinical teams at ward level.
• Be responsible for updating patient record systems e.g. Crosscare.

Skills

Compassionate

IT literacy

Administrative experience

Tools

Crosscare

MS Word

Job description

Band 2 (£25,950 to £ 28,176 pro rata)

Up to 21hrs per week for 3 months, with a possibility of extension

(with some flexibility to meet the needs of the Hospice)

Who are we?

St Andrew’s Hospice is a registered charity providing specialist palliative care for patients with life-limiting conditions which require complex symptom management, and/or end-of-life care. It is Lanarkshire's specialist hospice and provides multidisciplinary support for patients, their families and carers. The service is provided completely free of charge for the adult population of North and South Lanarkshire and is open to all without distinction of race, gender or creed.

What is the role?

As a Clinical Administration Assistant You Will

• Welcome new patients and their families to the hospice
• Provide administration support to the clinical teams at ward level
• Be responsible for updating patient record systems e.g. Crosscare

What we expect of you?

• A kind, compassionate and respectful attitude
• Preferred previous administration experience in a health/public sector environment
• Have an understanding of IT systems e.g. email, internet, MS Word
• A willingness to learn and develop skills in order to meet departmental and organisational goals
• Ability to work in a healthcare environment with empathy and discretion

What can you expect from us?

• A warm and supportive working environment
• Competitive Salary
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working
• Ongoing Learning & development opportunities