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Job description

The post holder will lead and manage a specific team within the Laboratory Directorate as well as participating fully in the Team working in harmony with colleagues to ensure that the various duties are effective and efficient in order to promote a cohesive, responsive and adaptable administrative service..

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the organisation and management of the members of the administrative team promoting positive staff morale, empowerment and commitment.
• Ensure the smooth running of out-patient clinics, by ensuring that case notes and associated correspondence/investigation results, arrive in adequate time for clinic preparation.
• Ensure patient details are recorded accurately and timely on any electronic or paper based systems.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• 5 GCSES (A-C) to include English Language (or equivalent) Plus 2 years medical secretary/team secretary experience at Band 3 in a healthcare setting OR
• 4 years secretarial/administrative experience in a healthcare setting.
• In addition to (a) or (b) applicants must possess OCR/RSA Stage 2 Typing/Word Processing (both parts) or equivalent Or 1 years experience in the use of ICT which should include word-processing, spreadsheets and email.
• Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport.

Further Information

Antrim Hospital Site: Laboratory.