Senior Administration Assistant

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

The closing date is 06 December 2024

Job summary

Salary: Band 3

Posts: Home First Services - Tickhill Road Site

Hours: 37.5 hours - Monday to Friday 08:30 - 4:30

Area: Doncaster

Contract: 12 months secondment/fixed term

An opportunity has arisen for a 12 month secondment/fixed term Senior Administration Assistant to support the smooth running of the Home First Services portfolio. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Administration Assistant, who wants to participate and contribute to achieving excellent quality of care for our patients. In return for this commitment, we will support and develop your potential and skills through regular supervision and development in this busy role within our friendly Trust.

The successful applicant will possess RSA II Typing/Word Processing or equivalent; be educated to GCSE level (minimum 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths) or hold equivalent qualifications, will have demonstrable experience of working in a busy environment and workload management; be able to use a PC and standard software packages.

There may, at times, be a need to travel between various locations, so access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area is needed.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be reliable and provide administration support to the Home First portfolio as well as supervising admin assistants.

  • Provide a senior confidential, quality administrative service to an identified branch of serviceswithin the Care Group
  • To communicate effectively, accurately and professionally, applying discretion and empathywhere necessary, with written, telephone and face to face contact, with patients, serviceusers, visitors, other Trust staff and external agencies
  • Have an understanding/knowledge and be able to work towards the teams KPI's and targets.
  • Provide and receive routine information from work colleagues and clients. Exchange information with clients requiring tact and diplomacy

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf

Date posted

22 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-PHN-0108-A

Job locations

Tickhill Road Site

Balby

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Educated to NVQ 2 level or equivalent in appropriate subject e.g. Business Admin.
  • Knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office applications
  • Experience of office procedures, i.e. filing, photocopying, message taking, typing

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience or other large public sector organisation

Knowledge of Excel Spreadsheets

Desirable

  • Use of Excel Spreadsheets is advantageous
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Educated to NVQ 2 level or equivalent in appropriate subject e.g. Business Admin.
  • Knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office applications
  • Experience of office procedures, i.e. filing, photocopying, message taking, typing

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience or other large public sector organisation

Knowledge of Excel Spreadsheets

Desirable

  • Use of Excel Spreadsheets is advantageous

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Tickhill Road Site

Balby

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Tickhill Road Site

Balby

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Support Manager

Yvonne Sherratt

yvonne.sherratt@nhs.net

07817046553

Date posted

22 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-PHN-0108-A

Job locations

Tickhill Road Site

Balby

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Supporting documents

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