Band 4 Administrative Officer Manchester, England
Job description
The Christie Pathology Partnership (CPP) is a joint venture between The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and SYNLAB, providing Pathology services for The Christie, the largest single site cancer centre in Europe.
SYNLAB, the largest provider of laboratory pathology and diagnostic services in Europe, operates in 35 countries and conducts approximately 500 million tests per annum. CPP is seeking a dedicated Administrative Officer to support the Oncology Cytogenetics department and provide ad hoc administrative support as needed.
Duties include:
- Provide dedicated administrative support to the Oncology Cytogenetics department and “front-of-house” reception to deal with telephone enquiries
- Manage ordering and stock control and take responsibility for purchasing routine supplies
- Deal with operational problems in the department, such as arranging maintenance and repair
- Organize meetings and manage meeting administration
- Manage the maintenance of records and filing systems for all laboratory and quality records
Essential Skills and Requirements
- Secondary level education with GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent
- NVQ3 level qualification or equivalent experience
- Significant admin, clerical, or secretarial experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Intermediate level use of IT packages including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
About Us
SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering.
We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce.
We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways.
We promote an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models and facilitate a two-way communication, engage with staff and stakeholders transparently and actively encourage feedback and suggestions.
Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.
SYNLAB UK & Ireland is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.
