Administrator, Haemotology
Company
Location
60 Vicarage Road, Watford
Employment Hours
New Jobs
Employment Type
Permanent, Contract, Contract
Salary
£27,106 - £28,850 a year
Job Highlights
- Provide a comprehensive administrative service, including managing bookings and scheduling new appointments for the Haematology department.
- The ideal candidate will have a solid educational background, experience in administration, and excellent organisational skills.
- This part-time position offers flexible working hours, located at Watford General Hospital, with a focus on staff wellbeing and professional development.
Job Requirements/Description
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
Band 3- Administrator, Haemotology
Band 3
Main area
Medicine
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
Job ref
360-IA-11144-B
Department name
West Herts - General Staffing
Site
Watford General Hospital
Town
Watford
Salary
£27,106 - £28,850 pa pro rata inc HCA
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/08/2026 23:59
Job overview
The Haematology Department has a vacancy for two part time Administrators based at Hemel General Hospital . Experienced and committed, you will provide an efficient and comprehensive administrative service to the Consultants (including locum doctors), Junior Doctor’s, Clinical Nurse Specialist and multi-disciplinary teams. The post covers bookings and co-ordination of Haematology New appointments and general admin duties.
The successful applicant will need to have a good general level of education, and possess the essential qualifications outlined in the attached Person Specification.
This is an opportunity to work in a fascinating specialty with a friendly team.
Main duties of the job
This role is based at Hemel General Hospital . The successful candidates will act as a central point for the managing and scheduling of Haematology New appointments and general admin duties.
Working for our organisation
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To deal with telephone enquiries from GPs, patients, and staff in a courteous and diplomatic manner to ensure that appropriate messages are passed onto the relevant people in a timely fashion.
• To communicate highly sensitive information to patients / consultants. • To ensure and maintain the efficient and effective administration for Haematology appointments and general clinic
- Cancelling and amending clinic lists following instruction from the Clinicians, Clinical Nurse Specialist and managers
- General admin duties
- Working alongside the booking’s administrator
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good level of education (e.g GCSE Level or equivalent).
- Previous experience in similar role.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Computer literate Experience of Microsoft Office (to include Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Knowledge of NHS guidelines and systems
- Good understanding of the administrative functioning of the office
- Knowledge of national cancer targets.
- Knowledge of Cerner.
- Demonstrable knowledge of full range of administrative and organisational policies and procedures associated with this role
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of speciality.
- Knowledge of managing referral systems such as; ERS
Experience
Essential criteria
- Customer care experience
- Previous experience of working in a health care setting
- Experience working in a busy/fast paced environment
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a team.
- Experience of working unsupervised
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute healthcare services to a core catchment population of approximately half a million people living in west Hertfordshire and the surrounding area. The Trust also provides a range of more specialist services to a wider population, serving residents of North London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and East Hertfordshire.
As an employer of nearly 6,000 people the Trust is one of the biggest employers in the area and sees nearly a million patients each year.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
- Job Description (PDF, 1016.2KB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name
Ashin Shinu
Job title
Deputy Service Manager
Email address
ashin.shinu@nhs.net
Telephone number
07795127991
If you have problems applying, contact
Address
West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Recruitment Team
Watford General Hosptial
Vicarage Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0HB
Telephone
07815425420
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Company
Location
60 Vicarage Road, Watford
Employment Hours
New Jobs
Employment Type
Permanent, Contract, Contract
Salary
£27,106 - £28,850 a year