Administrative Assistant, Radiology

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Macclesfield is seeking an enthusiastic administrative assistant to join their Radiology booking team. This role involves accurate data entry, direct patient interactions, and providing support to the booking clerks. Candidates must be reliable team players with good communication skills and relevant qualifications. Opportunities for personal development are available in this supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act 1998.
• Awareness of current NHS priorities and targets.
• Awareness of NHS policies.

Responsibilities

• Accurate computer data entry.
• Answering telephones and assisting with enquiries.
• Providing administrative support to the Radiology booking clerks.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Reliable

Team player

Education

Educated to GCSE level

Educated to NVQ level 2

ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)

Tools

NHS computer systems

Job description

We have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and flexible administrative assistant to join our friendly multidisciplinary team at the Radiology booking team Macclesfield District General Hospital

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Main duties of the job

Working as part of a flexible & hard working team, the post holder will work within the Radiology booking team . This post will involve accurate computer data entry as, together with dealing with patients both face-to-face in a courteous and efficient manner. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will provide administrative support to the Radiology booking clerks .

Duties will include answering telephones, assisting with enquiries along with adding referrals to the PAS system . This is a busy and varied role.

You will need to be able to work using your own initiative and as part of the team.

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level
• Educated to NVQ (National Vocational Qualifications) level 2
• ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)

Knowledge

• Understanding of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act 1998
• Awareness of current NHS priorities and targets
• Awareness of NHS policies
• Knowledge of NHS computer systems

Specific Job Requirements

• Team player
• Reliable
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Other Role Requirements

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

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.