The main objective of this post is to support the administrative functioning to ensure the smooth day-to-day operational running of the department.

This is a full time role 37.5 hours / cross site travel will be required (SACH / WGH) and line management experience is essential for this role.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all administration related to the business of the Department is organized and completed in a timely fashion.

The post holder will have specific responsibilities for managing the team of medical secretaries, theatre utilization of urology lists, complaints, cancer reports, rota management and medical staff recruitment within the Department.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.netIf you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick Member of the Armed Forces Community on the application form.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will have specific responsibilities for managing the team ofmedical secretaries, theatre utilization of urology lists, complaints, cancerreports, rota management and medical staff recruitment within the Department.

The post holder is a line manager, responsible for the management ofadministrative services within the Department. This will require the post holder toliaise with colleagues to ensure there is appropriate cover and that any problems or difficulties are dealt with promptly.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of medical programs

Desirable

• Management qualifications or equivalent experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of various computer systems e.g. Microsoft Office products, (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Access) Email (MS Outlook)
• Knowledge of the NHS national targets and KPI's.
• Knowledge of EPR systems

Desirable

• Knowledge of rota compliance/ experience.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing administrative support at management level
• Experience of working within the NHS and an understanding of current issues affecting the service.
• Experience in working in a healthcare focused environment

Desirable

• Experience of making and delivering changes within a team

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Cross Site

Watford

WD18 0HB

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