Brian Simmons
Worthing,United Kingdom
Summary
I have spent over 30 years working in public sector administration roles, dealing directly with members of the public and in my current role with children & their families on a day to day basis.
I am a skilled administrator with experience of problem solving and working on a day to day basis with varied and often troubled individuals. I have empathy, compassion and understanding of the needs of others and always to my best to provide the best possible service and give the best possible impression of the employer U am representing.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
7974
7974
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Administrator
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Worthing, West Sussex
2019.11 - Current
- Administrator for a busy team of Community Paediatric Therapists
- Letter Writing, Proof Reading, Dealing with Incoming Telephone Calls
- Telephone & Face to Face contact with members of the public
- Responsible for stock ordering and maintenance
- Minute Taking
- Problem Solving
- Working in an often pressurised environment
Administrator
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
London, London
2013.09 - 2017.12
- I worked as a clinic supervisor initially, in the Oncology department at Guy's Hospital in London, supervising a small team in the Cancer Services unit and organising clinics in liaison with clinical professionals in the Oncology department. This involved arranging appointments for patients, work closely with consultants and also working front of house in the clinic involving face to face contact with patients and their families. I later moved the the 2 Week Wait team arranging appointments for patients requiring urgent cancer treatment.
- I left this role in December 2017 to care for my mother who had been diagnosed with dementia
Health Clinic Receptionist
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Streatham, London
2011.11 - 2013.12
- I worked as a member of Agency staff in the reception area of a busy inner London Health Centre, dealing directly with patients and their families and working closely with clinicians, GP's and other members of the wider NHS community.
Band E Administrator
Metropolitan Police Service
London
1989.09 - 2011.01
- I worked in various roles during my 21 years service, starting with an administrative role in the then National Identification Bureau of the Criminal Records Office, progressing to roles in the Public Order Unit and the Criminal Justice Unit at Marylebone Police Station working with Police files relating to criminal prosecutions at court and subsequently the Westminster borough Traffic Unit dealing with prosecutions for road traffic offences. I subsequently spent six years on secondment to my trade union as an elected official representing trade union members and working in the Trade Union Side office dealing with contractual negotiations on behalf of our members, I was made redundant in January 2011 as part of a large round of redundancies for members of Police Staff at that time.
Education
A Level Grade D - Law & Jurisprudence
Heath Clark Sixth Form College
Croydon, Surrey 1987.07 - 1989.05
A Level Grade E - History
Heath Clark Sixth Form College
Croydon, Surrey 1987.07 - 1989.05
GCSE Grade C - Geography
Heath Clark Sixth Form College
Croydon, Surrey 1987.07 - 1989.05
GCSE Grade C - Physics
Heath Clark Sixth Form College
Croydon, Surrey 1987.07 - 1989.05
O Level Grade C - English Language
Archbishop Lanfranc Comprehensive School
Croydon, SurreyO Level Grade B - History
Archbishop Lanfranc Comprehensive School
Croydon, SurreyCSE Grade 1 - Mathematics
Archbishop Lanfranc Comprehensive School
Croydon, SurreyComputer Literacy & Information Technology -
Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations
LondonSkills
Proficient in IT skills - Word/Excel/Powerpoint/Outlook
Administration Skills - Letter Writing/Proof Reading/Reports & Spreadsheets
Experienced Advocate/Negotiator
Affiliations
- I am a keen photographer specializing in sports and night time photography. I also enjoy collecting and playing records and reading, especially history and non-fiction
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Administrator
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
2019.11 - Current
Administrator
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
2013.09 - 2017.12
Health Clinic Receptionist
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
2011.11 - 2013.12
Band E Administrator
Metropolitan Police Service
1989.09 - 2011.01
A Level Grade D - Law & Jurisprudence
Heath Clark Sixth Form College
1987.07 - 1989.05
A Level Grade E - History
Heath Clark Sixth Form College
1987.07 - 1989.05
GCSE Grade C - Geography
Heath Clark Sixth Form College
1987.07 - 1989.05
GCSE Grade C - Physics
Heath Clark Sixth Form College
1987.07 - 1989.05
O Level Grade C - English Language
Archbishop Lanfranc Comprehensive School
O Level Grade B - History
Archbishop Lanfranc Comprehensive School
CSE Grade 1 - Mathematics
Archbishop Lanfranc Comprehensive School
Computer Literacy & Information Technology -
Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations