Job summary
We are seeking a self-motivated, reliable, and enthusiastic administrator with relevant experience to join the Transfer of Care Team. This is an established team which is integrated within Clinical Operations and encompasses all of the discharge planning services.
The successful candidate will develop interchangeable skills and may work across all aspects of Transfer of Care discharge services in an administrative capacity, this will include working closely with different pathways and services such as Care homes, Intermediate Care Services, Social Care Services, Continuing Health Care and other Community Services. They will work as part of the administration team within Transfer of Care Service facilitating effective and high-quality timely discharges across the many pathways by supporting and co-ordinating services, liaising appropriately with ward staff, relatives and service leads.
The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills in oral, and written communication, with a good ability to manage numerical data, and the ability to communicate across a range of services, agencies and professionals in a professional manner. Flexible daytime shifts are required and weekend/BH working.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within the Transfer of Care Service with flexibility to cover as required.The post holder will work as part of a service during the hours of 7.30 am to 6.00 pm, 365 days per year, as negotiated with the Operational Manager.Infection prevention and control is integral to this post. The post holder should at all times demonstrate effective infection control and hygiene practice.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note this advertisement is for a permanent and fixed term/secondment opportunity.
The fixed term contract is for the maximum period of 12 Months. Where there is potential, the secondment/fixed term contract may finish early, or in the first instance, the secondment/fixed term contract may be extended due to the internal/external secondment of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and secondments in relation to the substantive post holder.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note this advertisement is for a permanent and fixed term/secondment opportunity.
The fixed term contract is for the maximum period of 12 Months. Where there is potential, the secondment/fixed term contract may finish early, or in the first instance, the secondment/fixed term contract may be extended due to the internal/external secondment of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and secondments in relation to the substantive post holder.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE C in English or above (or equivalent)
- OCR3 (RSA III) in Word Processing or equivalent level of knowledge and ability
Experience
Essential
- Previous appropriate experience in an office environment.
- Basic knowledge of the NHS
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS or similar organisation
- Basic knowledge of primary and / or community healthcare
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, databases, email and internet
- Experienced in the use of System One.
- Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload
- Good interpersonal, oral and written communication and numerical skills
- Ability to deal with personal details in an appropriate and confident manner.
- Ability to communicate with professionals across a range of agencies and services in a professional manner
- Willing and able to carry out a range of office routines e.g. filing and photocopying with a high degree of accuracy.
- Good standard of numeracy and literacy skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent.
- Knowledge of System one, Liquid Logic, Lorenzo.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE C in English or above (or equivalent)
- OCR3 (RSA III) in Word Processing or equivalent level of knowledge and ability
Experience
Essential
- Previous appropriate experience in an office environment.
- Basic knowledge of the NHS
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS or similar organisation
- Basic knowledge of primary and / or community healthcare
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, databases, email and internet
- Experienced in the use of System One.
- Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload
- Good interpersonal, oral and written communication and numerical skills
- Ability to deal with personal details in an appropriate and confident manner.
- Ability to communicate with professionals across a range of agencies and services in a professional manner
- Willing and able to carry out a range of office routines e.g. filing and photocopying with a high degree of accuracy.
- Good standard of numeracy and literacy skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent.
- Knowledge of System one, Liquid Logic, Lorenzo.
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).
