Oxford Health NHS Trust

Podiatry Receptionist/Administrator - Full Time - Oxford

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Job summary

Are you an organised administrator with great people skills looking for a full time opportunity?

The Podiatry Department is responsible for treating foot problems and promoting foot health. We require an enthusiastic and friendly Clinic Assistant/administrator to work with podiatrists in our community clinics in Oxford based at the St Barnabas Clinic, Jericho.

The successful candidate will need to work on their own initiative and as part of a small team, be flexible, have a caring attitude and maintain confidentiality at all times. Excellent organisational skills are essential and experience of working with the elderly and in an NHS setting would be an advantage.

It is proposed that this post will be moving to new premises at Jordan Hill, Banbury Road, Oxford from the end of 2024

Main duties of the job

Duties areprimarily administrativeand include receptionist work - arranging patient appointments, dealing with telephone and postal enquiries, ordering supplies as well as generally assisting patients attending for treatment and preparing the room and equipment used by the podiatrist. Applicantsmustbe IT literate. Assistance within the clinic/surgery setting will be required, including assisting the podiatrist at nail surgery sessions. Full in-service training will be given for this post.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

03 July 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

267-CH6412910

Job locations

St Barnabas Clinic

Albert Street

Jericho

OX2 6AY

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post is based at the St Barnabas Clinic, Jericho. On occasion we may require the post holder to work at clinics and attend meetings or training across the wider county of Oxfordshire.

More detail can be seen in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post is based at the St Barnabas Clinic, Jericho. On occasion we may require the post holder to work at clinics and attend meetings or training across the wider county of Oxfordshire.

More detail can be seen in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Quaifications

Essential

Good standard of general education to include 5 GCSE (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience of using Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Basic Excel and Outlook
Experience of office / administration work
Good working knowledge of Data Protection and confidentiality

Desirable

Experience of using Carenotes (electronic patient record system)
Previous NHS experience

Technical Expertise/ Competence

Essential

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Attention to detail - eg. meticulous when checking information is correct

Desirable

Customer care skills

Person Specification

Quaifications

Essential

Good standard of general education to include 5 GCSE (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience of using Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Basic Excel and Outlook
Experience of office / administration work
Good working knowledge of Data Protection and confidentiality

Desirable

Experience of using Carenotes (electronic patient record system)
Previous NHS experience

Technical Expertise/ Competence

Essential

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Attention to detail - eg. meticulous when checking information is correct

Desirable

Customer care 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

St Barnabas Clinic

Albert Street

Jericho

OX2 6AY

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

St Barnabas Clinic

Albert Street

Jericho

OX2 6AY

Employer's website

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