£28k – £38k per annumEstimated
NHS
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
A vacancy has arisen for a suitably qualified, committed and enthusiastic individual with experience in a healthcare and general office setting. The suitable candidate would ideally have a level 3 qualification or equivalent in experience. They would have good literacy and numeracy skills as well as keyboard or administration experience.
The post is currently 37.5 hours a week, however, we are committed to a healthy work-life balance; therefore, we would be happy to consider flexible working, condensed hours or some working from home.
In this post we can offer you an excellent opportunity for personal development or to acquire additional training depending on your experience or aspirations, in a rewarding and supported environment. We are recognised by the “IBMS” , “National School for Healthcare Science” for training. Microbiology currently supports apprenticeships in many different areas and at all levels.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will provide comprehensive business and administrative support to the Microbiology service. The post holder will be expected to provide a high standard, adaptable and flexible resource to support teams in the provision of services. You will be responsible for the organisation and provision of duties undertaken in the microbiology office.
Duties may include contact with service users, members of the public and other external stakeholders. This post will include organisation and maintenance of effective systems (paper based and electronic) and the preparation of correspondence for team members (these could be Medical or non-Medical staff).
You will mentor and supervise the B&A apprentice.
You will contribute to quality management and improvement systems.
Microbiology is known for its inclusivity, strong team spirit and open friendly culture. There is great emphasis on personal development, service improvement and cross communication between the technical and diagnostic teams.
About us
The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information and opportunities.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
We offer a full package of benefits, including a car lease scheme; on-site childcare; generous annual leave in line with NHS terms and conditions; high street and public transport discounts; a 24/7 staff support service – and the little things that make life easier, like on-site Amazon lockers and fresh fruit and veg stalls.
Job responsibilities
For more details please refer to the job description and personal specification located under ‘supporting documents’.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Has a level 3 qualification or please describe your equivalence in experience
Experience
- Please describe any experience you may have of working in a healthcare, customer service setting or general office environment
- Give examples of your experience in training others
- Please describe your experience of working in a Pathology or laboratory setting
Knowledge and skills
- Give some examples of how you have used a variety of communication skills effectively
- Describe your administrative, typing and level of IT skills
- Please outline any supervisory or office management skills you may have
- Please describe your knowledge base and understanding of Microbiology, Pathology or working in a hospital environment
Personal attributes
- Describe with a relevant example your ability to achieve set targets within a specified timeframe
- Give an example of your ability to be self-driven and motivated
- Give some examples of when you have used your eye for detail and had to achieve a high level of accuracy and precision
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.
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust#J-18808-Ljbffr