Administrative Assistant

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

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Job summary

The post holder will be required to undertake duties to help support the Gastroenterology Service. This will include general administrative duties as and when required. The post holder will also answer telephone enquiries and assist in the day to day duties in the department.

Most members of staff in the Trust have a responsibility for supporting the delivery of Planned Care Services and the achievement of Cancer and RTT targets, whether in a supportive role or in terms of providing hand-on care. Application of the national rules and guidance is critical in relation to treating patients in a timely manner and chronologically, whether by clinical priority or in terms of length of wait.

As part of the administrative support structure, the post-holder is responsible for adhering to the Trust's Access Policy and Standard Operating Procedures. The post holder will also require excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work flexibly are essential. The post-holder will ensure that confidentiality as outlined in the Data Protection Act 1998 is adhered to at all times.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to undertake duties to help support the Gastroenterology Service. This will include general administrative duties as and when required. The post holder will also answer telephone enquiries and assist in the day to day duties in the department.

Most members of staff in the Trust have a responsibility for supporting the delivery of Planned Care Services and the achievement of Cancer and RTT targets, whether in a supportive role or in terms of providing hand-on care. Application of the national rules and guidance is critical in relation to treating patients in a timely manner and chronologically, whether by clinical priority or in terms of length of wait.

As part of the administrative support structure, the post-holder is responsible for adhering to the Trust's Access Policy and Standard Operating Procedures. The post holder will also require excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work flexibly are essential. The post-holder will ensure that confidentiality as outlined in the Data Protection Act 1998 is adhered to at all times.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Date posted

26 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

205-6508830-A

Job locations

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Good General Education

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS systems

Essential

Essential

  • Previous experience in a similar role

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office package
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Good General Education

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS systems

Essential

Essential

  • Previous experience in a similar role

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office package

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Junior Operational Services Manager

Alexandra Wheat-Hattersley

alexandra.wheat-hattersley@uhnm.nhs.uk

Date posted

26 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

205-6508830-A

Job locations

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA


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