Medical Administrator- Community Paediatrics, Band 3

Medical Administrator- Community Paediatrics, Band 3 (20 hours a week)

The post-holder will provide an efficient, confidential and professional support service to the specialist team. This will include administration support to enable provision of patient care and specialist services. Good communication with patients, relatives, general practitioners and other hospital staff is essential to ensure a proficient, high quality service for patients and clinicians. The post-holder will be expected to work as part of the Administrative Support Team and will report to the Community Paediatric Administration Lead, In return, we can offer you a job where you are valued in supporting our team and making a difference to patients

Educated to GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in literacy and numeracy

- NVQ level three in administration or equivalent experience Minimum 1 years' experience in a hospital or office environment

- IT experience of Microsoft Office packages

- IT capable to ensure proficient use of hospital computer systems

- An excellent, professional telephone manner to minimise conflict, resolve queries and maintain the reputation of the organisation when dealing with all calls

- Proven organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and to work to deadlines

- Good written and verbal communication skills with a good command and understanding of English, punctuation and grammar

- Good interpersonal skills for dealing with people internal and external to the organisation

- Ability to work flexibly within a team

- Ability to work quickly and accurately

-Ability to use own judgement and initiative as appropriate

Previous Paediatric experience is beneficial, We are a very busy department who needs an energetic, but exceptionally organised person to join our team. If you like to be kept busy, enjoy variety and have good attention to detail whilst working under pressure, this will be the ideal role for you.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated person (Band 3), who is committed, demonstrates loyalty and is prepared to work hard when necessary to complete all tasks required. Experience in the NHS is desirable, but a willingness to learn and be adaptable is essential.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.