Administration Assistant - Apprenticeship Opportunity

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

The closing date is 10 April 2025

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an Administration Assistant to join the Children's Care Group. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated 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 be reliable and provide a confidential, quality administration service to Crisis/ICST Pathway.

If you don't already have a Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, RDaSH are offering this post alongside the opportunity for you to complete a Level 2apprenticeship qualification [relevant to your role].

As an apprentice within RDaSH you will be given the opportunity to gain experience, learn work-related skills and obtain all the tools needed to thrive.

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This leads to a nationally recognised qualification.

Whether you already work for us or are joining the Trust and NHS for the first time, apprenticeships can help you to develop the skills, knowledge and know-how in order to embark on a successful and fulfilling career within the health service.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide a confidential, quality administrative service to an identified pathway within the Care Group.
  • Display and maintain high levels of customer service at all times, ensuring all service users have a positive experience at their point of contact
  • Answer telephone calls as per agreed protocols
  • To communicate effectively, accurately and professionally, applying discretion and empathy where necessary, with written, telephone and face to face contact, with patients, visitors, other Trust staff and external agencies.
  • Create and maintain, up to date computerised patient records and recall systems on SystmOne.
  • Update new referrals on to SystmOne. Maintain current referrals and end where advised to do so.
  • Provide an efficient and timely photocopying and scanning service to the team.
  • Maintain, scan and file paper records and information as appropriate, in line with records management principles.
  • Assist in the production of high quality documentation, using Microsoft Word and SystmOne, including confidential letters, non-accidental injury reports, case conference reports, housing reports etc.
  • Liaise between clients, professional staff and other multi-agency partners as required
  • Deal with telephone enquiries in a courteous and efficient manner, recording messages as per agreed systems and escalating as per protocols.

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

03 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,637.57 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-DCCGAO-0406

Job locations

Flying Scotsman Centre

St Sepulchre Gate

Doncaster

DN1 3AP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Before applying, please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

****If you are applying for this role via the apprenticeship route, please review the attached eligibility document to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria to undertake an apprenticeship****

Job description

Job responsibilities

Before applying, please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

****If you are applying for this role via the apprenticeship route, please review the attached eligibility document to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria to undertake an apprenticeship****

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills to functional skills level 1 or equivalent
  • NVQ Level 2 in a related subject or equivalent or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 2 Apprenticeship

Desirable

  • GCSE Grade C or above or Functional skills level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths
  • Experience of working in a busy administration office
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills to functional skills level 1 or equivalent
  • NVQ Level 2 in a related subject or equivalent or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 2 Apprenticeship

Desirable

  • GCSE Grade C or above or Functional skills level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths
  • Experience of working in a busy administration office

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

Flying Scotsman Centre

St Sepulchre Gate

Doncaster

DN1 3AP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Flying Scotsman Centre

St Sepulchre Gate

Doncaster

DN1 3AP


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Administration Team Lead

Carolyn Watson

carolyn.watson8@nhs.net

07795266515

Date posted

03 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,637.57 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-DCCGAO-0406

Job locations

Flying Scotsman Centre

St Sepulchre Gate

Doncaster

DN1 3AP


Supporting documents

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