Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

EfM - Administrative Assistant

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Job summary

We are seeking a Band 3 Administrative Assistant to join our EfM Team on a part time basis.

You will provide effective administrative and secretarial support to the EfM Team while working to a high level of accuracy and time management, supporting in specific areas including Hard and Soft FM, Project and Property Management and Sustainability and Waste. The post holder will report directly to the EfM Office Manager.

Main duties of the job

1. To provide general administrative and secretarial support to senior managers within the EfM Team including diary management, meeting preparation, assisting with purchase orders, basic IT assistance, document preparation and collection of information / data.

2. To prepare and produce Board and Committee level Minutes for EfM Departmental Meetings, including Senior Management Team, EfM Board and Joint Management Board Minutes and various ad-hoc projects and estates related meeting Notes / Minutes as required.

3. To organise and arrange meeting set up (ie room bookings and diary management), to prepare the required agendas and related paperwork and distribution to group members and attend those meetings in order to prepare comprehensive Minutes or Notes.

4. To assist in the raising of requisitions (purchase orders) on the Oracle financial system (SBS) which will include receipting orders, chasing suppliers and interrogation of the system to ensure services are received and prompt payment to suppliers. This will involve regular liaison with the Requestor, the Procurement Team and external contractors and suppliers (including colleagues working within SBS)

About us

Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.

Details

Date posted

03 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

249 - 6011134

Job locations

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB


Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist in ensuring the Team are following Financial and Procurement guidelines prompting them on spend levels and raising of waivers whenever required.To assist in the management and population of the Health Roster for the EfM Team (this will involve checking and chasing on sickness and annual leave to ensure all records are accurate and recorded in a timely way).

Please see attached the full Job Description

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist in ensuring the Team are following Financial and Procurement guidelines prompting them on spend levels and raising of waivers whenever required.To assist in the management and population of the Health Roster for the EfM Team (this will involve checking and chasing on sickness and annual leave to ensure all records are accurate and recorded in a timely way).

Please see attached the full Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English (A-C)
  • OCR / RSA level 2 or 3 / ECDL (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • A level in Maths and English (A-C)
  • NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)
  • Business Admin qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a busy office environment
  • Experience of Minute or Note taking

Desirable

  • Experience of Estates & Facilities
  • Experience of purchasing or financial systems

Skills

Essential

  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word / Excel / Outlook)
  • Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with a good eye for detail
  • To work with integrity and maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Excellent communication skills at all levels

Desirable

  • Knowledge and experience of Oracle Financial system (SBS)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English (A-C)
  • OCR / RSA level 2 or 3 / ECDL (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • A level in Maths and English (A-C)
  • NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)
  • Business Admin qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a busy office environment
  • Experience of Minute or Note taking

Desirable

  • Experience of Estates & Facilities
  • Experience of purchasing or financial systems

Skills

Essential

  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word / Excel / Outlook)
  • Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with a good eye for detail
  • To work with integrity and maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Excellent communication skills at all levels

Desirable

  • Knowledge and experience of Oracle Financial system (SBS)

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

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

EfM Project Manager

Rachel Rablen

r.rablen@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

03 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

249 - 6011134

Job locations

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB


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