Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Theatre admin team for a admin assistant. The post holder will provide comprehensive administration services as part of a small team of assistants. We are looking for someone enthusiastic and excited to take on a new challenge. In return, this post offers excellent development opportunities.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
To undertake all reception duties including, answering telephones, answering bleeps for surgeons, taking and relaying messages for theatre and medical personnel within the department. Inputting data into the trust systems including eRostering and eCamis
Distribute the theatre operating lists within the department and prepare relevant paperwork ready for use by theatre/patient reception personnel, and ensuring eCamis is updated to reflect list running.
Typing and photocopying documents for various members of the theatre team including helping to support the department’s matrons, education team, operational managers, and information analyst.
Help maintain departmental records including annual leave, sickness and study leave records
Requisitioning stationery for the department
Any further duties required by the theatre management team
Shift patterns 07:30-18:00 3 days a week Monday-Friday
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
- Good standard of education with literacy and numeracy skills to GCSE pass level 4-9 or equivalent standard
- NVQ 2 diploma or equivalent experience
- Experience of working in a customer led environment
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages
- Evidence of computer literacy
Desirable criteria
- Courses/further study attended to demonstrate evidence of personal development
- Proficient in the use of hospital computerised patient systems
- Call handling experience
- Experience of working shifts.
Skills and competencies
Essential criteria
- Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
- Admin and clerical skills
- Communication
- Customer service
- General IT skills
- Microsoft Office skills
- Multitasking
- Prioritisation
- Teamwork
- Time management
Trust Value
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
