Wheelchair and Limb Administrator

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

The closing date is 12 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen as we are looking for an enthusiastic candidate to join our friendly and dynamic administration team at the Nottingham Mobility Centre. If you possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, a positive attitude and are able to effectively prioritise your workload we would love to hear from you.

Visits to the department are encouraged!

Please note - the post will be capped at 40 applications, so early submission of application is recommended.

Main duties of the job

Act as first point of contact for all of our service users and visitors to the department, providing a comprehensive reception and clerical service to patients, relatives and carers

Contacting patients to book and cancel appointments

Adhere to departmental policies and procedures and participate in audits in order to maintain data quality and provide an efficient service

Deal with sensitive information in a professional manner

Provide non-clinical advice and information to patients to enhance their experience within the service

Where appropriate accurately log patient information onto the relevant Trust information system and ensure that patient records are effectively maintained

Distribute patient records and information to other members of the multidisciplinary team as appropriate

Ensuring adequate stocks of stationery and clinical equipment, ordering as required and check and receipt goods received

Assist other clinical, reception or administrative staff in undertaking other duties such as photocopying, filing and sending letters

To liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team to maintain the smooth and efficient running of the department

Update information on notice boards

Liaison with wheelchair contractor regarding orders, deliveries and collections

Support wheelchair service in ordering and delivery of wheelchairs

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Date posted

30 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7146403

Job locations

Mobility Centre - City Campus

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and person specification documents attached to this advert.

Essential skills

Ability to work well and efficiently under pressure

Excellent communication skills

Customer Care skills and empathy for the client group

Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Proficient IT skills

Good organisational skills

Effective problem solving skills

Previous administrative experience

Understanding of confidentiality and the Trust policy regarding this

Desirable skills

Knowledge of hospital computer systems

Previous administrative experience in a clinical environment

Experience with dealing with the general public

Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and person specification documents attached to this advert.

Essential skills

Ability to work well and efficiently under pressure

Excellent communication skills

Customer Care skills and empathy for the client group

Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Proficient IT skills

Good organisational skills

Effective problem solving skills

Previous administrative experience

Understanding of confidentiality and the Trust policy regarding this

Desirable skills

Knowledge of hospital computer systems

Previous administrative experience in a clinical environment

Experience with dealing with the general public

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • English and maths grade c or above

Experience

Essential

  • Competent in use of Microsoft packages Includes outlook, word and excel

Communication Skills

Essential

  • Clear and accurate verbal communication

Experience

Essential

  • recent experience in a reception/admin role

Desirable

  • Previous experience in NHS setting

Analytical and Judgement skill

Essential

  • ability to work on own initiative

Physical skills

Essential

  • ability to work for long periods at a computer
Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • English and maths grade c or above

Experience

Essential

  • Competent in use of Microsoft packages Includes outlook, word and excel

Communication Skills

Essential

  • Clear and accurate verbal communication

Experience

Essential

  • recent experience in a reception/admin role

Desirable

  • Previous experience in NHS setting

Analytical and Judgement skill

Essential

  • ability to work on own initiative

Physical skills

Essential

  • ability to work for long periods at a computer

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Mobility Centre - City Campus

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Mobility Centre - City Campus

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PJ


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Reception Supervisor

Rosie Bainbridge

rose.bainbridge@nhs.net

Date posted

30 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7146403

Job locations

Mobility Centre - City Campus

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PJ


Supporting documents

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