Administrative AssistantinManchesterinManchesterPUBLISHED SUN 5 JAN 2025
Opportunity to work in one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, providing a dynamic and diverse work environment.
Involvement in the innovative North West Genomic Laboratory Hub, contributing to the advancement of genomic medicine.
Comprehensive induction and continuous development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
Exposure to a collaborative working culture, allowing for networking with multiple stakeholders across various sectors.
Access to a range of career development opportunities within a digitally enabled organisation focused on innovation and research.
Contribution to sustainability initiatives through the Trust's Green Plan, promoting environmentally friendly practices in healthcare.
Supportive culture of inclusion and belonging, ensuring fair opportunities for all employees.
The Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the North West Genomic Laboratory Hub (GLH) in Manchester. The role involves coordinating administrative tasks essential for the GLH, requiring strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Key responsibilities include managing queries and referrals, handling telephone and email inquiries, managing diaries, chasing deadlines, and collating information for reports. Candidates should possess previous secretarial experience, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively in a team setting.
MFT, one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, emphasises the importance of collaborative work and transformation within its integrated health and social care system, which serves around one million patients annually. The Trust offers a comprehensive induction and opportunities for professional development, while also prioritizing sustainability and inclusivity in the workplace. Interested candidates can reach out to Office Manager Elizabeth O’Boyle for further details.
MFT, one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, emphasises the importance of collaborative work and transformation within its integrated health and social care system, which serves around one million patients annually. The Trust offers a comprehensive induction and opportunities for professional development, while also prioritizing sustainability and inclusivity in the workplace. Interested candidates can reach out to Office Manager Elizabeth O’Boyle for further details.
Opportunity to work in one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, providing a dynamic and diverse work environment.
Involvement in the innovative North West Genomic Laboratory Hub, contributing to the advancement of genomic medicine.
Comprehensive induction and continuous development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
Exposure to a collaborative working culture, allowing for networking with multiple stakeholders across various sectors.
Access to a range of career development opportunities within a digitally enabled organisation focused on innovation and research.
Contribution to sustainability initiatives through the Trust's Green Plan, promoting environmentally friendly practices in healthcare.
Supportive culture of inclusion and belonging, ensuring fair opportunities for all employees.
The North West Genomic Laboratory Hub (GLH) is one of a network of seven GLHs across the country, which together forms the new national Genomic Medicine Service. Each GLH is responsible for coordinating services for a particular part of the country
Every candidate will be expected to liaise with multiple stakeholders both internally and externally and will also be responsible for all GLH required administrative tasks commensurate with the banding of the role.
You must have good attention to detail together with the ability to prioritise your own workload to meet deadlines. Duties will include managing queries and referrals , dealing with telephone enquiries, letters, email, diaries, chasing deadlines, collation of information/results for reports and typing of clinic letters.
You should have previous secretarial experience as well as being flexible and able to work as part of a team. In return we will provide a comprehensive induction with a view to developing knowledge and skills where appropriate.
Please refer to the job description for full details of role and tasks involved.
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Elizabeth O’Boyle Job title: Office Manager Email address:
Every candidate will be expected to liaise with multiple stakeholders both internally and externally and will also be responsible for all GLH required administrative tasks commensurate with the banding of the role.
You must have good attention to detail together with the ability to prioritise your own workload to meet deadlines. Duties will include managing queries and referrals , dealing with telephone enquiries, letters, email, diaries, chasing deadlines, collation of information/results for reports and typing of clinic letters.
You should have previous secretarial experience as well as being flexible and able to work as part of a team. In return we will provide a comprehensive induction with a view to developing knowledge and skills where appropriate.
Please refer to the job description for full details of role and tasks involved.
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Elizabeth O’Boyle Job title: Office Manager Email address:
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To work as an Administrative Assistant in the UK, you typically need a combination of technical skills, soft skills, and relevant experience. Here are some key skills that are often required or beneficial for this role:
Technical Skills
1. Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency: Strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook are essential for creating documents, managing spreadsheets, and scheduling.
2. Typing and Data Entry Skills: Fast and accurate typing skills are important for documentation and data management.
3. File Management: Organising and maintaining both physical and digital files.
4. Basic Bookkeeping: Understanding financial documents and basic accounting might be required, depending on the role.
5. Communication Tools: Familiarity with email communication and other messaging platforms (e.g., Slack, Microsoft Teams) is essential.
6. CRM Software: Experience with customer relationship management tools may be needed in some roles.
Soft Skills
1. Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize them effectively.
2. Time Management: Skills to manage one’s time efficiently to meet deadlines.
3. Attention to Detail: Precision in executing tasks and reviewing documents to avoid mistakes.
4. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with colleagues and clients.
5. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to handle unexpected issues and find solutions quickly.
6. Customer Service Orientation: Being polite and helpful when dealing with clients and colleagues.
Other Skills
1. Adaptability: Willingness to learn new software, processes, and adapt to changes in the workplace.
2. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others in a team setting.
3. Initiative: Being proactive in identifying tasks that need to be done and taking action without being asked.
4. Confidentiality: Understanding the importance of handling sensitive information discreetly.
Qualifications and Experience
While a formal qualification may not be strictly needed, having GCSEs or equivalent qualifications, particularly in English and Maths, can be an advantage. Experience in an administrative role or a related field is also beneficial and can set you apart from other candidates. Some employers may also look for a qualification in Business Administration or a related subject.
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