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Job summary

Main area
Pathology
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
290-NWLP-169
Employer
North West London Pathology
Employer type
NHS
Site
Charing Cross Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£30,279 - £33,116 pa inclusive
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

North West London Pathology logo

Administrator

Band 4

North West London Pathology (NWLP) is an NHS pathology partnership joint venture between Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. NWLP is modelled as a shared services organisation jointly owned by the three Trusts. The organisation is hosted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and as the legal entity for NWLP our staff are employed by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

NWLP is based on a ‘hub and spoke’ structure; the majority of routine, specialist and non-urgent activity is centralised at our hub site at Charing Cross Hospital. Urgent tests required for immediate patient management and treatment are performed in 24/7 Essential Service Laboratories based on-site within the seven hospital sites in the group.

The partnership has created an innovative and sustainable service that delivers outstanding quality to users and patients alike. This innovative approach allows the service to better manage demand, standardise operations, improve value for money and make use of state-of-the-art technology.

Our values are to be patient-focused, collaborative, expert and caring.

Job overview

North West London Pathology (NWLP) is an NHS pathology partnership joint venture between Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. NWLP is modelled as a shared services organisation jointly owned by the three Trusts. The organisation is hosted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and as the legal entity for NWLP our staff are employed by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

The partnership has created an innovative and sustainable service that delivers outstanding quality to users and patients alike. This innovative approach allows the service to better manage demand, standardise operations, improve value for money and make use of state-of-the-art technology.

Our values are to be patient-focused, collaborative, expert and caring.

We are on the hunt for a passionate and experienced Admin and Clerical Secretary to join our Cellular Pathology team based at Charing Cross Hospital. We are a hub of innovation, commitment, and excellence and are looking for you to embark on a rewarding journey with us.

As part of our commitment to enhance the working lives of our staff, we offer flexible working arrangements, childcare vouchers and staff benefits including an excellent pension scheme.

Main duties of the job

We are now offering a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 4 Admin and Clerical  secretary to join our friendly and dedicated Histopathology team at Charing Cross.

We are looking for an enthusiastic experienced and efficient secretary to work with our busy, friendly team. We are looking for a highly motivated and methodical secretary. The job will require providing secretarial support to the Cellular Pathology Management team. The role will require assisting with ordering and receipting of goods, minute taking, telephone enquiries and management of the health roster system.

 

We are committed to your development and you will have opportunities to fulfil your potential with NWLP.

Candidates invited for the interview will be required to complete a practical office based assessment post interview. Should there be a need for reasonable adjustment, this need to be informed to Alpana Vithal and Sylvie Karozi at least 3 days before the interviews and necessary arrangements should be made.

Working for our organisation

Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme. We also have available benefits including cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

NWLP Induction

The NWLP induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles). All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.

For 2023, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.

  • Monday 1 July 2024
  • Monday 5 August 2024
  • Monday 2 Sept 2024
  • Monday 7 October 2024
  • Monday 4 November 2024
  • Monday 2 December 2024

Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

 

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria
  • English Language and Mathematics GCE/GCSE or equivalent
  • A-levels or equivalent qualification or experience
Desirable criteria
  • AMSAR qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous office or secretarial experience
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
Desirable criteria
  • Experience as a medical secretary
  • Experience of working within a healthcare setting
  • Experience of working within a team

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Audio & copy typing 50wpm
  • Good organisational skills
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
  • Knowledge of Windows based programmes
Desirable criteria
  • Typing speed of 55wpm
  • Shorthand or minute taking skills
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow Badge - BronzeWe Work Flexibly

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Alpana Vithal
Job title
Laboratory Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02033111377
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