Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clerical officer to work in the Intermediate Care team supporting the therapy and wider team, within the Integrated Community Services Division at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual with a positive attitude and excellent organisational skills, good attention to detail and working experience of LE2.2
The successful applicant will provide general clerical duties and be responsible for accurate data input, processing referrals, booking appointments, taking telephone calls and other administrative duties
The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience of working in a similar administrative environment.
The post is a full time, 37.5 hours position on permeant contract.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for a wide range of administrative and clerical functions
The post holder will be expected to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the desire to work in a patient focussed environment, also the need to have good IT and organisational skills, with the ability to deal sensitively and confidently with people, both face to face and over the telephone, as well as work effectively as part of the team. The ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines is essential.
The ability to work using own initiative and without direct supervision.
About us
There has never been a better time to join the Bolton team. Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure that our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values of Vision, Openness, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence.
If successful, you will join the Integrated Community Services Division and become a crucial contributor to the development of our Integrated Care Board (ICB). The ICB is a partnership made up of the different providers of health and care in Bolton. Together they will provide the most appropriate services for local residents in order to help them stay well for longer and in their own homes.
The ICB focusses on the different neighbourhoods within Bolton, working directly with residents to help them build strong, connected and engaged communities that are fully involved in their own health and care services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description and personal specification.
If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below
Matron Vivien Bates. viv.bates@boltonft.mhs.uk
Tel: 07985505210
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description and personal specification.
If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below
Matron Vivien Bates. viv.bates@boltonft.mhs.uk
Tel: 07985505210
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Level Mathematics and English - Grade C or above
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Working as a clerical officer or office administrator
- Computing and telephone skills
Desirable
- Use of NHS computer systems (LE2.2)
- Stock ordering
- Customer service experience
- NHS experience
- Appriciation of palliative care conditions
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skils
- Keyboard/Computer Skills
- Flexible to cope with changing duties according to service need day to day
- Able to work as a member of the team whilst using own initiative
- Good numerical skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Level Mathematics and English - Grade C or above
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Working as a clerical officer or office administrator
- Computing and telephone skills
Desirable
- Use of NHS computer systems (LE2.2)
- Stock ordering
- Customer service experience
- NHS experience
- Appriciation of palliative care conditions
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skils
- Keyboard/Computer Skills
- Flexible to cope with changing duties according to service need day to day
- Able to work as a member of the team whilst using own initiative
- Good numerical 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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Intermediate Care. Wilfred Geere and Laburnum Lodge. Bolton NHS Trust
Wilfred Geere and Laburnum Lodge Intermediate Care. Bolton NHS Trust
Bolton
BL4 0NP
Employer's website
http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
