Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced administrator to join our outpatient physiotherapy team.

You will play a key role in organising clinics and processing investigations for our advanced practice physiotherapists and consultants.

You will work face to face with clinicians and our team of administrators making a difference to patients who may be complex or distressed.  You will also manage other administrative tasks such as ordering stock, budgetary support, bank staffing,  managing waiting lists and compiling waiting list statistics. 

You will have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, supervising our receptionists. Candidates should have excellent and communication skills  

Please note this post requires to work on site

We want to see the person in your application form, candidates who use any AI will be at a disadvantage and may be rejected.

Eligible applicants will be required to complete an online questionnaire to assist with shortlisting. Invitation to interview will be dependent on both your application form and online test result.

***ADVERT MAY CLOSE EARLY DUE TO HIGH APPLICATIONS***

Main duties of the job

Provide efficient admin  support to the Locomotor Service managers, senior clinicians and their patients. Manage clinical diaries to ensure patients receive the care they need and clinical slots are appropriately utilised.

The post holder will work in a challenging socio-economic environment involving clients who may be highly distressed and those from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Communicate effectively with clinicians, IT personnel, GP’s, Consultants patients and other parties to ensure efficient and timely service is maintained.

The post holder will have supervisory responsibility for reception staff and cover reception when required and ensure reception is working effectively at all times.

Provide  support and deputise in the absence of the Locomotor Office Manager, offer flexible support to the Admin lead when required. This includes ordering stock, recording  staff sickness, annual leave and bank staff payment

Working for our organisation

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff.  This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan.  All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.