Administrative Assistant

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in London is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant to support the Dermatology Service. The role involves managing patient flow, coordinating clerical procedures, and ensuring adherence to trust targets. This position offers excellent learning opportunities and a pathway for career advancement within the NHS.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and communication skills required.
• Proficiency in word processing and IT skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day administration and coordination of clerical procedures.
• Ensure trust targets are adhered to and systems are up to date.
• Manage patient flow through the department.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Job description

We are recruiting an Administrative Assistant who shares our vision and can be guided by our Trusts' core values: Honesty, Equality, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the effective day-to-day administration and coordination of clerical procedures concerning outpatients and appointment management in line with National Policy and locally agreed guidelines. Specifically, the post holder will ensure that trust targets (RTT) are adhered to and all systems are kept up to date.

Applicants will need to demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills, as well as proficiency in word processing and IT skills. The successful applicant will be expected to effectively prioritise work and meet challenging deadlines.

The Dermatology Service at Northwick Park Hospital is looking for a full-time Administrative Assistant to work Monday to Friday.

This is a varied and interesting role with great learning opportunities. You will be responsible for managing patient flow through the department and working closely with the Dermatology Lead Clinicians, CNS Team, and support services such as radiology, pathology, and outpatient departments, using email, telephone, face-to-face, and written communication as required. This role provides an excellent starting point for anyone interested in joining the NHS, learning the basics, and advancing within the trust. Pathway co-ordinator skills gained here can transfer to more advanced roles if your goal is to progress.

You must possess excellent communication skills, work well with deadlines, and have accurate keyboard skills. Please note that this vacancy will close as soon as a sufficient number of applications are received. We advise interested candidates to apply promptly.

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow, and beyond. Our team of over 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of nearly one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country, providing a full range of services including a top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK.
• St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease.
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital with a 24/7 emergency department, urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice.
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, playing a vital role in training future clinicians and bringing research benefits to the public.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Dan Wangi
• Job Title: Team Leader - Dermatology
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]