NHS admin role

[McNuggets]

If you can find an admin role in an outpatients department then you shouldn’t have to work bank holidays or Christmas Day.

 

[Disneylover]

I’ve worked in finance/admin for years and am due to be made redundant soon, I’ve seen a couple of clerical officer jobs at my local hospital. Is there much chance of getting one when I’ve never worked in the nhs? Any tips for the application form would be greatly appreciated. Thank you x

 

[Patsy Stone]

Thanks everyone for your heads up! I used to work in the travel industry which was hot on GDPR, we used to get tested and audited on it regularly, we weren’t allowed to disclose booking details to family members so I presume this would be the same

Sorry if I found thick I’ve seen the scenario of what would you do if you found someone you knows records - what would be the proper answer to that? Obviously you shouldn’t pry on these details if they’re not needed but would you be honest that you know them then pass this on to another member of the team as could cause potential conflict?

 

[maxrigger]

Congratulations, enjoy your new role.

 

[Chocolatelover123]

Like others have said it really depends on the role some will some won’t. It should say in the job advert/description if you are required too or something along lines of ‘working hours/pattern may vary blah’. Best to ask at interview what working pattern/hours would be like

 

[Gimmethegossipgirl]

Thanks so much, I’ve applied so fingers crossed! X

Good luck

 

[Disneylover]

That’s so helpful, thank you so much xx

 

[Woolmercardington]

I work in patient enquiries (health records) and also do clerical work in the NHS. I've had numerous interviews but have never been asked what would I do if I came across the records of someone I know. I mean, it's going to happen more than likely. I would just be professional and obviously dont share the information or access info that is not relevant to the role your carrying out.

Some interviews, they have asked very specific questions relating to the job - tough to answer if you've not done the job before. But others have been very generic and quite simple.

Always try and back your answers up with an example.

 

[L7890]

I was and I miss it a lot! Like others have said, it would depend on the department. I worked in Children's Services, our specific part never had to work Christmas Day.

Aww can’t you return?

 

[L7890]

Hello is anyone here an admin in the nhs ? Do you like it ? And are you required to work Christmas Day.

 

[PeonyGirl]

It would really depend on which department and role you were in. Until recently I was an ED (A&E) Receptionist so as the department is open 24/7 then I could be asked to work any bank holiday. We use to split Christmas Day between us though, so would do say a 4-5 hour shift each. I still work for the NHS but my current role does not require me to work bank holidays as it’s not patient facing.

I’ve worked for the NHS for almost 20 years now and for me it’s a great place to work.

 

[Hope77]

does anyone work as BANK nhs admin staff? i have just applied to be bank for a full time admin role and was wondering how the process works etc?

I do bank as well as my usual NHS admin role. So to be on bank I had to complete some basic admin tests (typing skills, excel, outlook). However if you are new to the NHS they'll likely interview you via TEAMs or the phone. I suspect its a bit different now due to Covid. Once you're accepted on bank you are able to put yourself forward for any bank roles advertised.

 

[at-the-disco]

does anyone work as BANK nhs admin staff? i have just applied to be bank for a full time admin role and was wondering how the process works etc?

 

[HoGi]

Thank you everyone for your advice! Had my interview yesterday and just been offered the job

Congratulations!

 

[at-the-disco]

Amazing news! Well done and congratulations

thank you all! also have a question for nhs admin - do you guys wear scrubs and/or ppe or is it just normal office wear?

 

[Disneylover]

Just doing an application for an admin role at a GP surgery. Can anyone help with what they would be looking for with this section please? Never worked I. The NHS so not sure what they expect and can’t see much on google. Thanks! X

 

[at-the-disco]

does anyone have any interview tips for an admin bank role? my interview is tomorrow i just have no idea where to begin when i'm preparing for this.

 

[Gimmethegossipgirl]

Sorry to jump on but I’ve applied for quite a few various roles to do with admin within the nhs and always get turned down. I haven’t got experience but I’m in my first year of an IT degree. How am I meant to get experience if nobody will give me any lol

The trust i work for also do apprenticeships so it can be worth looking into as you don’t need as much experience. Try to work as much info/examples as you can from your application/ written statement and do keep trying.