University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Outpatient Appointment Centre Training Supporter

The closing date is 06 October 2025

Job summary

This role is an exciting and brand new opportunity within the Main Outpatient Department and Outpatient Appointment Centre. As a Training Supporter, you will be required to work flexibly across all areas of the departments, training new staff and supporting the Main OPD Admin Manager with the day to day running of the department and team.

The standard hours will be 37.5 per week working Monday to Friday with hours flexible between 08:00 - 18:00.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

This post is part of a professional team working within the Main OPD and Outpatient Appointment Centre (OAC). The key responsibilities of this role are to ensure appropriate and adequate training is provided to all staff using the Training Competency Framework and working in line with Trust policies and procedures. You will initially be based in the Main OPD supporting the Main OPD Admin Manager with the recent change in site/process. There will be an expectation that the job holder will be required to work in any area of the Main OPD/OAC within the remit of this job description.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Details

Date posted

23 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-PL-A7461925

Job locations

Dartmoor Building

Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To have an excellent and in-depth knowledge of all Clerical Officer roles within the Main OPD & OAC.
  • To support the development and implementation of a new OAC Training and Competency Framework Ensuring that administration and contact centre staff training needs are met to provide a patient focused high quality service.
  • To review and maintain process flows in line with all trust policies and procedures including the Administrative Procedure Notes and the Devon Health Community Elective Care Access Policy.
  • To ensure all new members of staff to the OAC are trained to a high standard using the Training and Competency Framework.
  • To manage the training schedules of all new members of staff and ensure they are progressing through the training at an acceptable pace.
  • Escalate any issues with training or individual.
  • To support in providing extra training processes change
  • To support r in providing extra training where there is performance or conduct issues.
  • To provide regular updates on training progression for individuals.

For further details please see the attached JD.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To have an excellent and in-depth knowledge of all Clerical Officer roles within the Main OPD & OAC.
  • To support the development and implementation of a new OAC Training and Competency Framework Ensuring that administration and contact centre staff training needs are met to provide a patient focused high quality service.
  • To review and maintain process flows in line with all trust policies and procedures including the Administrative Procedure Notes and the Devon Health Community Elective Care Access Policy.
  • To ensure all new members of staff to the OAC are trained to a high standard using the Training and Competency Framework.
  • To manage the training schedules of all new members of staff and ensure they are progressing through the training at an acceptable pace.
  • Escalate any issues with training or individual.
  • To support in providing extra training processes change
  • To support r in providing extra training where there is performance or conduct issues.
  • To provide regular updates on training progression for individuals.

For further details please see the attached JD.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Demonstrable experience working with PC's and spreadsheets

Qualifications

Essential

  • 5 GCSE's Grade 9-4 (A - C) or equivalent demonstrable experience
  • NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent demonstrable experience

Desirable

  • Educated to A Level standard or equivalent

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

  • Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
  • Effective interpersonal skills
Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Demonstrable experience working with PC's and spreadsheets

Qualifications

Essential

  • 5 GCSE's Grade 9-4 (A - C) or equivalent demonstrable experience
  • NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent demonstrable experience

Desirable

  • Educated to A Level standard or equivalent

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

  • Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
  • Effective interpersonal skills

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 Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Dartmoor Building

Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Dartmoor Building

Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Main OPD Admin Manager

Kate Frude

kate.Frude@nhs.net

01752437522

Details

Date posted

23 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-PL-A7461925

Job locations

Dartmoor Building

Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


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