Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic administrator/administrative support to work within our friendly multidisciplinary team.
The Child Neurodevelopmental Service is a newly established and developing team working across the beautiful County of Somerset.
Main duties of the job
You'll play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of our team by providing administrative support. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized and motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys contributing to the success of a dynamic team.
As a Team Administrator within the Children and Young People's Neurodevelopmental Partnership (CYPNP) Autism assessment pathway, you'll be able to organise your own workload and work closely with other Administrators within the Service.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Communicate with patients, colleagues, internal and external contacts in a courteous, professional and timely manner at all times by various methods, i.e. telephone, written, face to face
- Deal with day to day correspondence
- Receive telephone calls, accepting messages on behalf of members of the specialty team, taking appropriate action where necessary
For more information please see attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Communicate with patients, colleagues, internal and external contacts in a courteous, professional and timely manner at all times by various methods, i.e. telephone, written, face to face
- Deal with day to day correspondence
- Receive telephone calls, accepting messages on behalf of members of the specialty team, taking appropriate action where necessary
For more information please see attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent
- RSA/OCR III WP/Typing or equivalent
- ECDL trained or other Microsoft Office qualifications (including Word, Excel) or equivalent experience
- Good standard of education up to GCSE or O'level (A-C) Standard
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Good communication skills on the telephone, via email, face to face and in written correspondence
- Administrative experience
- Audio typing
Desirable
- Previous NHS administration experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Minute taking experience or willing to learn
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent
- RSA/OCR III WP/Typing or equivalent
- ECDL trained or other Microsoft Office qualifications (including Word, Excel) or equivalent experience
- Good standard of education up to GCSE or O'level (A-C) Standard
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Good communication skills on the telephone, via email, face to face and in written correspondence
- Administrative experience
- Audio typing
Desirable
- Previous NHS administration experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Minute taking experience or willing to learn
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).
