Bank Administration/Reception

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

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Job summary

To ensure we can deliver the best service to our community we are currently looking for reliable, organised and efficient people to provide bank cover for a variety of administration roles ranging from Receptionist's, Ward Clerk's and Administrators to Medical Secretaries, IT and Procurement Specialist (to name a few) who can support the Trust on a temporary basis within both our Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals. The skill base we are looking for is very varied depending on the role you are filing but having a good level of customer service and strong communication skills is key within all of the roles as many of the bank positions will require you to interact with patients and/or relatives. Experience in front of house positions, audio typing, secretarial and admin duties are essential and duties involving being highly accurate in collecting, investigating, verifying and recording a high standard of patient demographic and treatment data is also an important part of most roles. Due to the nature of the documents you will be provided access to an understanding of GDPR is an advantage but not essential as training would be provided. Previous experience in a healthcare setting would also be an advantage. Experience in using Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel is essential, as is ability to use email. Candidates must be willing to learn new IT systems as required and have good typing skills.

Main duties of the job

We are a Trust that is committed to being a great place to work and we have recently won a silver award from Kent and Medway Healthy Workplace Programme and we have also been awarded 'Practice Status' for the Improving Working Lives standard, this means that all staff are entitled to work in an organisation that is investing in more flexible, supportive and family friendly working arrangements to improve diversity and develop staff skills. As a MTW staff member you will also have access to a range of benefits and discount schemes (NHS Staff Discounts; Blue Light Scheme; Gym Memberships).

Our bank work opportunities are ideal for so many office professionals that are just looking for that extra flexibility; you could be tired of a long commute to work, a parent returning to the workplace or a person that is looking to retire from a full time work but still wants to work some hours.

Please note this work is bank only on an 'as and when required' basis so the work is not guaranteed.

This advert will close on Sunday 3rd December 2023.

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.

The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.

The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.

We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.

Date posted

15 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£12.44 an hour per hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

359-BANK11900-K

Job locations

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atstandard level.

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atstandard level.

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Desirable

  • Recognised IT qualification
  • GCSE in English

Experience

Essential

  • Previous administrative experience
  • IT literate with excellent keyboard skills
  • Is able to manage and prioritise own workload
  • Previous telephone service experience
  • Able to demonstrate a good understanding of the principles of data protection and patient confidentiality
  • Be able to manage time effectively

Desirable

  • Work experience in the Hospital/Ward
  • Able to use Microsoft packages
  • Possess experience in dealing with public
  • Possess clerical experience
  • Previous NHS systems experience

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work independently and problem solve, as well as work as part of a team
  • Possess excellent inter-personal skills
  • Ability to be self-motivated and proactive
  • Ability to enter data precisely and shows attention to detail
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Desirable

  • Recognised IT qualification
  • GCSE in English

Experience

Essential

  • Previous administrative experience
  • IT literate with excellent keyboard skills
  • Is able to manage and prioritise own workload
  • Previous telephone service experience
  • Able to demonstrate a good understanding of the principles of data protection and patient confidentiality
  • Be able to manage time effectively

Desirable

  • Work experience in the Hospital/Ward
  • Able to use Microsoft packages
  • Possess experience in dealing with public
  • Possess clerical experience
  • Previous NHS systems experience

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work independently and problem solve, as well as work as part of a team
  • Possess excellent inter-personal skills
  • Ability to be self-motivated and proactive
  • Ability to enter data precisely and shows attention to detail

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

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Temporary Staffing Assistant

Kathryn Wolfendale

kathryn.wolfendale@nhs.net

Date posted

15 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£12.44 an hour per hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

359-BANK11900-K

Job locations

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


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