Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Band 4 Safeguards & Chief Nursing Informatics Officer & PA

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Job summary

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

If you have excellent communication and organisation skills and have what it takes to provide the very best PA support to two busy Deputy Chief nurses, who are driving key strategies across the organisation, then this could be the perfect role for you. The qualities required for this post include using initiative, being self-motivated and professional, with the right attitude and attention to detail. You will need to be able to exercise discretion as to the degree of urgency, importance and confidentiality required and work as part of a close-knit team.

There will be opportunity for progression and further learning in this role.

Main duties of the job

To provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Director of Nursing, Workforce Safeguards and Chief Nursing Informatics Officer, with administrative support as required to those areas within the area of responsibility of the Director of Nursing, Workforce Safeguards and Chief Nursing Informatics Officer.

To assist the Director of Nursing, Workforce Safeguards and Chief Nursing Informatics Officer with administrative and secretarial support for nurse led projects, covering a broad range of issues including dealing with queries and concerns from incoming mail and taking the appropriate action.

About us

Under the leadership of our Chair, Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive we provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.

Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic and Harold Wood Polyclinic.

As we recover from Covid-19, we're proud to be leading the way in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The pandemic provided the drive for our teams to innovate and change.

We know we have more work to do to improve waiting times for urgent and emergency care, and this will be one of the many benefits of our closer collaboration with Barts Health. Working with them and with all our partners across north east London, we will find a sustainable solution to enhance patient care.

We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also pleased to be part of the NEL Cancer Alliance.

Details

Date posted

03 November 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,057 to £30,390 a year Per Annum Inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

162-4325-AV-A

Job locations

Queen's Hospital

Romford

RM7 0AG


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking to appoint a well organised and professional individual with previous secretarial and administrative experience at a senior level. The successful candidate will be a pro-active, highly skilled individual with extensive experience of full diary management, organising committee meetings and events, minuting meetings, report preparation, research, analysis and successful stakeholder/relationship management. This is a perfect opportunity for someone looking to be challenged.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking to appoint a well organised and professional individual with previous secretarial and administrative experience at a senior level. The successful candidate will be a pro-active, highly skilled individual with extensive experience of full diary management, organising committee meetings and events, minuting meetings, report preparation, research, analysis and successful stakeholder/relationship management. This is a perfect opportunity for someone looking to be challenged.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Education to GCSE level, including passes in English and Maths
  • Software IT skills including Excel and PowerPoint

Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Good understanding of the English language, both written and verbal.
  • Experience of taking minutes at high level Committee meetings.

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • At least 3 years PA experience including office administration and undertaking secretarial duties.

Desirable

  • NHS Experience
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Education to GCSE level, including passes in English and Maths
  • Software IT skills including Excel and PowerPoint

Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Good understanding of the English language, both written and verbal.
  • Experience of taking minutes at high level Committee meetings.

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • At least 3 years PA experience including office administration and undertaking secretarial duties.

Desirable

  • NHS Experience

Employer details

Employer name

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Queen's Hospital

Romford

RM7 0AG


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Queen's Hospital

Romford

RM7 0AG


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Director of Nursing for Workforce Safeguards

Anna Page

anna.page3@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

03 November 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,057 to £30,390 a year Per Annum Inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

162-4325-AV-A

Job locations

Queen's Hospital

Romford

RM7 0AG


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