Band 3 - Senior Administration Assistant, UK NEQAS

The Senior Administrative Assistant will contribute to the administration of cost-effective and efficient UK National External Quality Assessment Schemes, which supply exercises/surveys and advice to national and international participating Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratories. UK NEQAS Haematology and Blood Transfusion are operated by the West Herts Hospitals NHS Trust and this post is an NHS appointment based at Croxley Business Park. Standard hours will be Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, full time. We would also be able to support any applicants who are looking for a part time/ job share., The post holder will be responsible for stock ordering, registration of participants and assisting in the office and administrative functions for the service., The successful applicant will provide an efficient and comprehensive administrative support including:

• Acts as an administrative point of contact for participants and distributors of UK NEQAS services.
• Undertakes general administrative tasks, including assisting in the administration of the annual re-registration, preparing quotes, scanning, filing and assists in the administration team on ad hoc projects.
• Supports the procurement of stock and non-stock goods and stationery items for the UK NEQAS Unit by undertaking stock & inventory checks, tracks orders & authorises supply invoices to be passed for payment to senior managers.
• Supports the credit control process under the direction of the Office Manager: Maintains financial records & prepares credit control letters.
  
  We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and versatile Senior Administrative Assistant to join the UK NEQAS Administration team., The successful candidate will have experience of working in a senior administration post, have excellent interpersonal skills, be able to deal with changing workload/ priorities and have a sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of accounting practices and software would also be desirable.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, 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. At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking