Rheumatology Department Assistant

2 months ago


Luton, Luton, United Kingdom Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Administrative Support Specialist to join our Rheumatology Department at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As a key member of our administration team, you will provide essential clerical support to ensure the efficient and effective running of the department.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide a friendly and welcoming first point of contact to patients and healthcare professionals, responding to telephone calls and emails in a timely and sensitive manner.
  • Deal with non-clinical information and provide accurate and up-to-date information to patients and staff.
  • Use information systems effectively to maintain high standards of information recording and accuracy.
  • Support other administrative staff with the organization of clinics and appointments, and provide other administrative duties as required.
  • Record and update patient information on hospital IT systems accurately and efficiently.
  • Liaise with GPs and other referrers to obtain further information for clinicians prior to patient appointments.
  • Print and distribute clinical correspondence accurately within Trust timescales.
  • Ensure all documents requiring scanning onto the electronic patient record are uploaded accurately and appropriately in a timely manner.
  • Perform basic data entry for departmental database.
  • Sort, prioritize, and distribute incoming mail to the appropriate members of staff.
  • Maintain stock of stationery equipment and patient information material in the department and clinical rooms.
  • Provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues as required.
  • Take an active role within the department, attending staff meetings and participating in discussions to improve and evaluate the service.

Person Specification

  • Education
    • Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above/Equivalent
  • Attention to Detail
    • Excellent attention to detail/experience in a role requiring attention to detail
  • Experience working in a busy office environment
    • Experience working in a busy office environment
  • Desirable
    • Experience working within the NHS
    • IT skills - Clinical Systems
  • Communication Skills
    • Written and verbal communication
    • Telephone experience
  • Teamwork
    • Previous experience of working as part of a team


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