Matron Admin Assistant - Newington Ward - Conquest Hospital

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

The closing date is 28 November 2024

Job summary

We are a 28 bedded unit with a multi-disciplinary team working to assess, treat and discharge patientsWe are looking for a pleasant and caring Matron's Admin Assistant to join our efficient and professional team at the Conquest Hospital. The team on the ward is both friendly and supportive, with a strong commitment to providing a high standard of care.

This Administration role also provides apprenticeship opportunities with development. For all applicants (working 18 hours per week or more) we can offer an apprenticeship programme to support them to undertake an NVQ in business Administration at NVQ Level 2 or Level 3. This programme will take 13 months to complete and must be commenced within 3 months of the start date for the post.

The successful applicant will be responsible for arranging meetings, taking notes, support in the use of Health-roster and the recruitment electronic system, in addition to booking mandatory training and providing full administrative service to the Matron.

We are looking for a well organised and motivated person, with a can do attitude and excellent interpersonal skills, to provide high quality administrative support. .

If you are looking to work in a busy proactive environment, and wanting a change of direction, where you will be supported and encouraged to develop, both personally and professionally then please apply to

Matron Ruth Chhetri on 0300 131 5086

Main duties of the job

Responsible for arranging meetings, taking notes, support in the use of Health-roster and the recruitment electronic system, in addition to booking mandatory training and providing full administrative service to the Matron.

If you have an ability to work calmly under pressure and feel you meet the following requirements:-

A good communicator and enjoy meeting people.

Posses a polite and caring manner

Have a good sense of humour

Able to prioritise own workload

Be you are computer literate and competent with the use of Microsoft Office.

Then this may be the job for you.

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Date posted

14 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

374-JY603-A

Job locations

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

Hastings

TN37 7RD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of previous admin or secretarial experience in a busy environment.
  • Record keeping and filing systems
  • Prioritisation of workload

Desirable

  • Previous NHS administration experience
  • Use of computerised record systems

Skills

Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Good word / text processing skills

Desirable

  • Familiarity with medical / technical / other relevant terminology
  • Customer service skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education - Evidence of good numeracy and literacy
  • Typing / text processing/ data entry skills to RSAII or equivalent OR Administration NVQ2 or equivalent skills.

Desirable

  • GCSE level A-C including English and Maths
  • ECDL or other recognised IT qualification
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of previous admin or secretarial experience in a busy environment.
  • Record keeping and filing systems
  • Prioritisation of workload

Desirable

  • Previous NHS administration experience
  • Use of computerised record systems

Skills

Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Good word / text processing skills

Desirable

  • Familiarity with medical / technical / other relevant terminology
  • Customer service skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education - Evidence of good numeracy and literacy
  • Typing / text processing/ data entry skills to RSAII or equivalent OR Administration NVQ2 or equivalent skills.

Desirable

  • GCSE level A-C including English and Maths
  • ECDL or other recognised IT qualification

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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

Hastings

TN37 7RD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

Hastings

TN37 7RD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Ruth Chhetri

ruth.chhetri@nhs.net

03001315086

Date posted

14 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

374-JY603-A

Job locations

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

Hastings

TN37 7RD


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