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Job summary

Main area
Outpatients
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent: Monday to Friday
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Job ref
209-A-25-7150639
Employer
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Macclesfield District
Town
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
Salary
£24,169 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/04/2025 23:59

Employer heading

East Cheshire NHS Trust logo

Administrative Assistant, Radiology

NHS AfC: Band 2

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

 

Job overview

**Previous applicants need not apply**

We have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and flexible administrative assistant to join our friendly multidisciplinary team at the Radiology booking team  Macclesfield District General Hospital 

Hours per week: 37.5

Main duties of the job

·       To support the Radiology department in delivering a consistent and co-ordinated approach to the operational management of outpatient services.

To perform a variety of tasks in support of the patient journey from referral to consultation through to discharge.

To be proficient in the use of computerised systems for booking and tracking all types of Radiology appointments and patient records ensuring this function is co-ordinated and updated accurately and in a timely manner.

To work in conjunction with the clinical and managerial teams to ensure capacity is utilised and the timeliness of patient appointments is monitored.

To undertake clerical/secretarial duties to ensure a comprehensive and efficient administrative support service.

 

Working for our organisation

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. 

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. 

We look forward to receiving your application.

Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on the Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Educated to GCSE level
Desirable criteria
  • Educated to NVQ (National Vocational Qualifications) level 2
  • ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act 1998
  • Awareness of current NHS priorities and targets
Desirable criteria
  • An awareness of current NHS policy and Targets
  • Knowledge of NHS computer systems

Specific Job Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Team player
  • Reliable
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills

Other

Essential criteria
  • Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveDisability confident leaderInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesCare quality commission - GoodStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into health

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Katie Hankinson
Job title
Operational Manager Patient Access
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01625 663761

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Macclesfield District General Hospital
Victoria Road
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK10 3BL
Telephone
01625 656510
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