Administrative Assistant

Working in Care Group B can be a rewarding and valuable role within a healthcare setting.

Here's an overview ofreasons why someone might consider working here:Patient Interaction: You will likely be one of the first points of contact for patients. This role allows you to interact with a diverse group of individuals, providing assistance with appointments, answering inquiries, and offering support. For individuals who enjoy helping people, this can be a fulfilling aspect of the job.Varied Responsibilities: Administrative Assistants often have diverse responsibilities, including face to face interaction on a reception desk, coordinating appointments, handling phone calls, and maintaining patient records. This variety can make the job dynamic and interesting, with opportunities to develop organisational and multitasking skills.Contribution to patient care: While not directly involved in medical procedures, Administrative Assistants play a crucial role in supporting the overall patient care process. Efficient scheduling and organisation contribute to the smooth functioning of the department, ensuring that patients receive timely and appropriate care.Collaboration with Healthcare Professionals: Working closely with specialists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals provides a collaborative and team-oriented work environment. Administrative Assistants may act as a bridge between patients and healthcare providers, facilitating effective communication and coordination.

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

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