Ireland Wood & Horsforth Medical Practice

Admin Assistant

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Job summary

Are you a self-motivated, enthusiastic and adaptable individual? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to provide comprehensive, effective and efficient administrative support to Senior Managers within our organisation?

We are looking for an Admin Assistant to join our practice to offer admin support to the Senior Management Team (SMT). The role is varied, fast paced and the priorities of the role can change quickly, so we are looking for someone who is both proactive and reactive. The Admin Assistant will play an integral role in ensuring the needs of the SMT are met.

The position is permanent, 31 hours per week and may involve traveling between two sites.

Main duties of the job

To assist the senior management team with ad hoc projects e.g. QOF, Enhanced Services, IIF and CQC

Responsibility for administration and content of the practice intranet to ensure practice administration files and policies remain appropriately organised, up to date and easily accessible for all staff accessing the intranet

Responsibility for the practice social media and website page

To provide assistance with Patient Participation Group (PPG) administration, attend the meetings every quarter, take minutes, type up and distribute accordingly

To assist with staff training arrangements and be responsible for the administration, updates and maintenance of staff training records and database

To assist the HR & Operations Manager with various personnel records, e.g. new starters/leavers, induction packs, annual/study leave, vaccination status, Health & Safety and be responsible for the administration, updates and maintenance of records and database

Plan and attend various practice meetings, take minutes, type up and distribute accordingly

To record and maintain staff practice lists e.g. surgery staff telephone/email lists etc

Liaise with other members of the primary health care team, outside agencies as required

To undertake any other duties appropriate with the position as directed by the SMT

About us

We are a friendly, hard working team working in a modern building in Leeds.

Full time equivalent annual leave entitlement is five weeks, plus eight bank holidays per annum. The Practice also runs the NHS contributory pension scheme and a salary sacrifice car scheme.

Details

Date posted

23 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3457-24-0001

Job locations

Iveson Approach

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS16 6FR


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide overall support with general administrative, secretarial and personnel duties to the Senior Managers. To ensure administrative and clerical duties within the practice are carried out within the practices guidelines and policies.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

To provide general administrative and secretarial support to the senior management team

To assist the senior management team with ad hoc projects e.g. QOF, Enhanced Services, IIF and CQC

Responsibility for administration and content of the practice intranet to ensure practice administration files and policies remain appropriately organised, up to date and easily accessible for all staff accessing the intranet

Responsibility for the practice social media and website page

To provide assistance with Patient Participation Group (PPG) administration, attend the meetings every quarter, take minutes, type up and distribute accordingly

To assist with staff training arrangements and be responsible for the administration, updates and maintenance of staff training records and database

To assist the HR Manager with various personnel records, e.g. new starters/leavers, induction packs, annual/study leave, vaccination status, Health & Safety and be responsible for the administration, updates and maintenance of records and database

Plan and attend various practice meetings, take minutes, type up and distribute accordingly

To record and maintain staff practice lists e.g. surgery staff telephone/email lists etc

Liaise with other members of the primary health care team, outside agencies as required

To undertake any other duties appropriate with the position as directed by the SMT

The duties listed above may change as the practice continues to develop and the Partners reserve the right to alter the job description as required.

Confidentiality:

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide overall support with general administrative, secretarial and personnel duties to the Senior Managers. To ensure administrative and clerical duties within the practice are carried out within the practices guidelines and policies.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

To provide general administrative and secretarial support to the senior management team

To assist the senior management team with ad hoc projects e.g. QOF, Enhanced Services, IIF and CQC

Responsibility for administration and content of the practice intranet to ensure practice administration files and policies remain appropriately organised, up to date and easily accessible for all staff accessing the intranet

Responsibility for the practice social media and website page

To provide assistance with Patient Participation Group (PPG) administration, attend the meetings every quarter, take minutes, type up and distribute accordingly

To assist with staff training arrangements and be responsible for the administration, updates and maintenance of staff training records and database

To assist the HR Manager with various personnel records, e.g. new starters/leavers, induction packs, annual/study leave, vaccination status, Health & Safety and be responsible for the administration, updates and maintenance of records and database

Plan and attend various practice meetings, take minutes, type up and distribute accordingly

To record and maintain staff practice lists e.g. surgery staff telephone/email lists etc

Liaise with other members of the primary health care team, outside agencies as required

To undertake any other duties appropriate with the position as directed by the SMT

The duties listed above may change as the practice continues to develop and the Partners reserve the right to alter the job description as required.

Confidentiality:

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • English/Maths GCSE A-C/7-4

Desirable

  • Secretarial qualification/equivalent skills
  • EDCL

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with in a team and using own initiative

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP practice/primary care/NHS

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • IT Literate
  • Awareness of data security software
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Excellent time management and listening skills
  • Full understanding of the need for confidentiality
  • Able to work flexibly and adapt accordingly
  • Willing to undergo CPD, mandatory and professional training
  • Excellent punctuality and timekeeping

Desirable

  • Sound and working knowledge of Windows/Microsoft Office
  • Knowledge of clinical software
  • Experience within GP practice/NHS
  • Car owner- for access to both practice sites
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • English/Maths GCSE A-C/7-4

Desirable

  • Secretarial qualification/equivalent skills
  • EDCL

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with in a team and using own initiative

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP practice/primary care/NHS

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • IT Literate
  • Awareness of data security software
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Excellent time management and listening skills
  • Full understanding of the need for confidentiality
  • Able to work flexibly and adapt accordingly
  • Willing to undergo CPD, mandatory and professional training
  • Excellent punctuality and timekeeping

Desirable

  • Sound and working knowledge of Windows/Microsoft Office
  • Knowledge of clinical software
  • Experience within GP practice/NHS
  • Car owner- for access to both practice sites

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Ireland Wood & Horsforth Medical Practice

Address

Iveson Approach

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS16 6FR


Employer's website

https://www.irelandwoodandnewcroft.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Ireland Wood & Horsforth Medical Practice

Address

Iveson Approach

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS16 6FR


Employer's website

https://www.irelandwoodandnewcroft.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR & Operations Manager

Lucy Threlfall

lucy.threlfall@nhs.net

01132303470

Details

Date posted

23 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3457-24-0001

Job locations

Iveson Approach

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS16 6FR


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