Administration Assistant

Job Overview

Bristol Genetics Laboratory (BGL) is looking to recruit a Fixed Term 12 months Full Time Band 3 Admin Assistant.

37.5 hours per week, 08:00 – 18:00 Monday to Friday with rota covering Saturdays and bank holidays (working pattern will be confirmed on offer).

• Maintain relationships with staff across Genetics, Pathology, Suppliers, Personnel/Employment Services, IT, Healthcare Professionals and members of the public.
• Provide administrative support to Bristol Genetics Laboratory Service and senior staff.
• Support departmental meetings by recording, preparing and circulating minutes and agendas.
• Update Laboratory Information Management Systems and relevant databases under procedural guidance.
• Conduct data entry into departmental systems and databases.

• Education/Training/Qualifications – GCSE in English and Maths grade C or equivalent.
• Experience – Administrative and/or laboratory work; data entry into departmental systems and databases.
• Essential Skills & Abilities – Good interpersonal and written communication; excellent IT and keyboard skills; accurate work with minimal supervision; ability to train staff; ability to use multiple Laboratory Information Management systems; planning, prioritising and rescheduling workloads.
• Desirable – Familiarity with medical terminology, particularly genetic testing.
• Personal Qualities – Effective team worker; commitment to personal development; ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines.

Travel expenses relating to interview attendance are not reimbursed.

Disability Act / Two Ticks Scheme support is available – please contact  for further advice.

North Bristol NHS Trust is committed to equality of opportunity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.