Job summary
Would you like to be part of a team that works well together, always there to help each other?
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for an Administrative Officer to work in MPS.
The ideal candidate should:
- have experience of working with Microsoft packages and electronic record systems
- have proven experience of complex diary management.
- have advanced typing skills.
- have excellent customer care and communication skills.
- a good working knowledge of office procedures
This post is part time 22.5 hours per week
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support various multi disciplinary team meetings, whereby there can be a number of meetings on a daily basis. They will be required to update the patient information system during the meeting and must be able to type in real time recording accurate information. The post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating admin actions following this meeting, including arranging further patient related meetings in very limited timescales.
The post holder must have experience of general office duties such as ordering, petty cash, filing and scanning, and carry out duties assigned to them to ensure a comprehensive, high quality administration service.
The post holder must be confident dealing with service users face to face as well as telephone contact with internal and external sources.
You should hold the required level of qualifications outlined in the Essential Criteria of the Personal Specification in the job description. If you do not meet this criteria, you may not be shortlisted.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- have experience of working with Microsoft packages and electronic record systems
- have proven experience of complex diary management.
- have advanced typing skills.
- have excellent customer care and communication skills.
- a good working knowledge of office procedures
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 29th August 2024
Closing date : 12th September 2024
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- have experience of working with Microsoft packages and electronic record systems
- have proven experience of complex diary management.
- have advanced typing skills.
- have excellent customer care and communication skills.
- a good working knowledge of office procedures
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 29th August 2024
Closing date : 12th September 2024
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Word-processing skills at Level 3 (OCR/RSA Level 3 or equivalent qualification and/or demonstrable relevant experience) eg; NVQ Level 3 Level 3 in Business Administration (or equivalent)
- Audio Typing qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience
- General level of education to O-Level/ GCSE or equivalent, including English and Maths
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 Level 3 in Customer Care (or equivalent)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS Policies and Procedures
- Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including e-mail communication
- Ability to maintain and update Patient Information Systems e.g. RiO
- Good working knowledge of office procedures
- Previous secretarial/clerical experience
- Ability to uphold confidentiality at all times
- Able to prioritise and plan own workload
Desirable
- Experience in processing CPA, Mental Health Act and Safeguarding documentation
- Experience using stock ordering systems and petty cash systems
- Experience of working with medical records filing systems
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
- Note-taking (minutes) skills
- Good organisational and planning skills
Desirable
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential
- Flexible attitude to cope with fluctuating workloads and the occasional requirement to cover other areas in cases of staff absence
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Discrete in handling confidential and sensitive information
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Must be able to meet the mobility requirements of the post, in providing cover for other teams as and when agreed
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Word-processing skills at Level 3 (OCR/RSA Level 3 or equivalent qualification and/or demonstrable relevant experience) eg; NVQ Level 3 Level 3 in Business Administration (or equivalent)
- Audio Typing qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience
- General level of education to O-Level/ GCSE or equivalent, including English and Maths
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 Level 3 in Customer Care (or equivalent)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS Policies and Procedures
- Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including e-mail communication
- Ability to maintain and update Patient Information Systems e.g. RiO
- Good working knowledge of office procedures
- Previous secretarial/clerical experience
- Ability to uphold confidentiality at all times
- Able to prioritise and plan own workload
Desirable
- Experience in processing CPA, Mental Health Act and Safeguarding documentation
- Experience using stock ordering systems and petty cash systems
- Experience of working with medical records filing systems
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
- Note-taking (minutes) skills
- Good organisational and planning skills
Desirable
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential
- Flexible attitude to cope with fluctuating workloads and the occasional requirement to cover other areas in cases of staff absence
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Discrete in handling confidential and sensitive information
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Must be able to meet the mobility requirements of the post, in providing cover for other teams as and when agreed
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).
