South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Postgraduate Administrator

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity within the Postgraduate department. The post holder will primarily be based within the Education Centre at Sunderland Royal Hospital although will be expected to work across sites.

The post holder will provide administrative support to the Postgraduate Team. To provide general administration to the team and support the department with preparation of meetings, co-ordination, evaluation and compliance monitoring of the monthly postgraduate doctor induction/mandatory training process.

Ensure that standards are maintained and office work is prioritised correctly always adhering to Trust policies and guidelines relating to the role.

Main duties of the job

Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude. Proven ability to remain calm and professional in a busy working environment. Proven ability to take an adaptable/flexible approach to work. Motivated and willingness to deliver first class service. Keyboard skills with attention to accuracy. Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Effective organisational skills such as planning organising and prioritising. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Remain calm and professional in a busy working environment Ability to work on own initiative and provide cover where needed. Able to work flexibly and to be adaptable to the changing needs of the service Willingness to develop skills. Ability to concentrate for long periods Flexible approach to working. Proven ability to work as part of a team. Motivated and willingness to deliver first class service.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Details

Date posted

10 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-CRAC-0325-14

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

This is an exciting opportunity within the Postgraduate education department. The post holder will primarily be based within the Education Centre at Sunderland Royal Hospital.

The post holder will provide administrative support to the Postgraduate Team. To provide general administration to the team and support the department with preparation of meetings, co-ordination, evaluation and compliance monitoring of the monthly postgraduate doctor induction/mandatory training process.

Ensure that standards are maintained and office work is prioritised correctly always adhering to Trust policies and guidelines relating to the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

This is an exciting opportunity within the Postgraduate education department. The post holder will primarily be based within the Education Centre at Sunderland Royal Hospital.

The post holder will provide administrative support to the Postgraduate Team. To provide general administration to the team and support the department with preparation of meetings, co-ordination, evaluation and compliance monitoring of the monthly postgraduate doctor induction/mandatory training process.

Ensure that standards are maintained and office work is prioritised correctly always adhering to Trust policies and guidelines relating to the role.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude.
  • Demonstrate ability to remain calm and professional in a busy working environment.
  • Demonstrate ability to take an adaptable/flexible approach to work.
  • Motivated and willingness to deliver first class service.
  • Keyboard skills with attention to accuracy.
  • Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Effective organisational skills such as planning organising and prioritising.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Remain calm and professional in a busy working environment
  • Ability to work on own initiative and provide cover where needed.
  • Able to work flexibly and to be adaptable to the changing needs of the service
  • Willingness to develop skills.
  • Ability to concentrate for long periods
  • Flexible approach to working.
  • Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team.
  • Motivated and willingness to deliver first class service.

Qualifications

Essential

  • l/NVQ Level 2 standard eg NVQ 2 in Administration or equivalent qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience.
  • 5 GCSEs grade A-D (9-4) including Numeracy and Literacy or equivalent.

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Demonstratable ability of advanced keyboard skills

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstratable experience in prioritising and organising workload and meeting deadlines according to varying needs.
  • Demonstratable knowledge of computers, software systems particularly, Microsoft Office package and incorporated spreadsheets/databases
  • Demonstratable experience of working as an effective team member.
  • Demonstratable experience in a general administrative role.
  • Demonstrate initiative to provide cover where needed with minimum direction from manager. Knowledge of computer software systems particularly Microsoft Office and incorporated spreadsheets/databases.
  • Keyboard skills with attention to accuracy.
  • Ability to prioritise and organise workload meeting deadlines.
Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude.
  • Demonstrate ability to remain calm and professional in a busy working environment.
  • Demonstrate ability to take an adaptable/flexible approach to work.
  • Motivated and willingness to deliver first class service.
  • Keyboard skills with attention to accuracy.
  • Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Effective organisational skills such as planning organising and prioritising.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Remain calm and professional in a busy working environment
  • Ability to work on own initiative and provide cover where needed.
  • Able to work flexibly and to be adaptable to the changing needs of the service
  • Willingness to develop skills.
  • Ability to concentrate for long periods
  • Flexible approach to working.
  • Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team.
  • Motivated and willingness to deliver first class service.

Qualifications

Essential

  • l/NVQ Level 2 standard eg NVQ 2 in Administration or equivalent qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience.
  • 5 GCSEs grade A-D (9-4) including Numeracy and Literacy or equivalent.

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Demonstratable ability of advanced keyboard skills

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstratable experience in prioritising and organising workload and meeting deadlines according to varying needs.
  • Demonstratable knowledge of computers, software systems particularly, Microsoft Office package and incorporated spreadsheets/databases
  • Demonstratable experience of working as an effective team member.
  • Demonstratable experience in a general administrative role.
  • Demonstrate initiative to provide cover where needed with minimum direction from manager. Knowledge of computer software systems particularly Microsoft Office and incorporated spreadsheets/databases.
  • Keyboard skills with attention to accuracy.
  • Ability to prioritise and organise workload meeting deadlines.

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Medical Education Manager

Josh Bagnall

josh.bagnall@nhs.net

01915656256

Details

Date posted

10 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-CRAC-0325-14

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


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