Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, well-motivated and efficient individual who enjoys working in a challenging environment. The post holder will provide a high quality general administration service for the Specialist Nurses in the Corporate Team.
The Corporate Team is responsible for providing advice and support across the Trust in the following areas:
Dementia and DeliriumSafeguarding AdultsLearning DisabilitiesFalls PreventionTissue ViabilityMental CapacityVTE
You will work across the Specialist Nursing Teams to ensure the smooth running of these services for the Trust.
Main duties of the job
You will be adaptable, hardworking and have excellent communication and computer skills. You will need to demonstrate strong team working skills and the ability to work on your own initiative.
You will be self-motivated, have excellent time management and a willingness to learn new skills and take on challenges whether working on your own or part of a team.
You will be based at the Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury, and you will be required to be flexible with your working arrangements as you will need to also hot desk at Maidstone Hospital on occasions.
The position is for 15 hours per week, working days would be agreed with staff.
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
About us
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard 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.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard 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.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good Standard or General Education GCSE's or equivalent
Desirable
- Administration NVQ/Diploma Level 3 or equivalent
- Relevant ICT qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience as an Administrative/Clerical assistant (or similar post)
- Administration procedures
- Secretarial Procedures
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Health and Safety at Work Act (2015)
- Principles of risk management
Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Demonstrates good time management
- Helpful telephone manner
- Good communication skills
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office software e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Good secretarial skills
- Ability to work using own initiative and ability to work within a team environment under pressure prioritising work
- Ability to effectively use TEAMS
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good Standard or General Education GCSE's or equivalent
Desirable
- Administration NVQ/Diploma Level 3 or equivalent
- Relevant ICT qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience as an Administrative/Clerical assistant (or similar post)
- Administration procedures
- Secretarial Procedures
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Health and Safety at Work Act (2015)
- Principles of risk management
Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Demonstrates good time management
- Helpful telephone manner
- Good communication skills
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office software e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Good secretarial skills
- Ability to work using own initiative and ability to work within a team environment under pressure prioritising work
- Ability to effectively use TEAMS
Desirable
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.
