Job summary
A vacancy has arisen within the Administration Team of Critical Care.
Attributes of the successful candidate will include discretion, confidentiality, enthusiasm and motivation to support the existing Administration Team.
If you are enthusiastic, motivated, well organised, can multi task with a high level of professionalism and a keen eye for detail, you will be a vital addition to the Critical Care Administration Team.
Main duties of the job
To provide administrative support for the unit Speciality Lead, Consultants, Senior Nurses and Matron for Critical Care.
To carry out all administrative duties associated with the running of the department.
To assist Division A Recruitment Administrator for Critical Care.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 28th November 2023.
Interviews are due to be held on the 6th December 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 28th November 2023.
Interviews are due to be held on the 6th December 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Medical terminology certificate or equivalent.
- Typing qualification (RSA II) or equivalent experience.
- Secretarial qualification or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of administrative work.
- Prioritising, planning and organising own tasks.
- Working within guidelines.
- Data entry.
- Experience of IT packages - Microsoft Office, Excel.
Desirable
- Familiarity with Epic computer system.
- Previous experience of working in the NHS.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
- Understanding customer service and Office procedures.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Trust information systems.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Good communication skills including telephone, e-mail and face to face.
- Ability to organise own timekeeping to schedule and deadlines.
- Ability to adapt to change.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to store and safeguard confidential documents both electronic and hard copy.
- Ability to show attention to detail and accuracy Willing to take on and learn new skills.
- Accurate typing and keyboard skills.
- Good organisational skills.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Medical terminology certificate or equivalent.
- Typing qualification (RSA II) or equivalent experience.
- Secretarial qualification or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of administrative work.
- Prioritising, planning and organising own tasks.
- Working within guidelines.
- Data entry.
- Experience of IT packages - Microsoft Office, Excel.
Desirable
- Familiarity with Epic computer system.
- Previous experience of working in the NHS.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
- Understanding customer service and Office procedures.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Trust information systems.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Good communication skills including telephone, e-mail and face to face.
- Ability to organise own timekeeping to schedule and deadlines.
- Ability to adapt to change.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to store and safeguard confidential documents both electronic and hard copy.
- Ability to show attention to detail and accuracy Willing to take on and learn new skills.
- Accurate typing and keyboard skills.
- Good organisational skills.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).