South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Secretary/Administrator

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 x Secretary/Administrators to join our Neighbourhood Nursing Admin Teams, one position will be based at the Cudworth LIFT Building and the other at Hoyland LIFT Building.

We are looking for a strong team player, who can work on their own initiative and provide a comprehensive admin service to our Neighbourhood Nursing Teams.

Previous applicants for these posts need not apply.

Main duties of the job

The successful, candidate will provide a full administrative and secretarial support to the Neighbourhood Nursing Teams. Key duties will include working within Electronic Patient Records (e.g. SystmOne), producing documents using Microsoft Office software packages, arranging meetings / appointments, producing patient letters, servicing meetings including minute taking, ordering items via our procurement system and carrying out general admin duties such as filing and photocopying.

Whilst always ensuring confidentiality, the successful candidate will have the ability to work without direct supervision, communicate effectively, work as part of a team, use their initiative and prioritise their workload to meet deadlines as well as been able to maintain and record accurate details and have good organisational skills.

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About us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Details

Date posted

06 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9378-B1974

Job locations

Cudworth Centre

Carlton Street

Cudworth

S72 8SU


The Hoyland Medical Centre

High Croft

Hoyland

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S74 9AF


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will

under the supervison direction of the Administrative Supervisor, within a delegated framework for agreed tasks and seeking support as and when necessary, provide a comprehensive, confidential, Secreterial administrative service to clinical/support services, in an efficient and confidential manner.

provide services within well-established policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, whilst acting within the required sphere of competences for the role at all times.

demonstrate sound knowledge of the service to enable the post holder to contribute and inform decision making within the service.

may work within clinical environments where conflict resolution may be required.

act as principal point of contact for users of the service eg,individuals from within/outside the Trust, service users and members of the public etc.

work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

develop and maintain good working relationships by being, flexible, adaptable, polite, positive and empathetic, communicating effectively and informatively.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will

under the supervison direction of the Administrative Supervisor, within a delegated framework for agreed tasks and seeking support as and when necessary, provide a comprehensive, confidential, Secreterial administrative service to clinical/support services, in an efficient and confidential manner.

provide services within well-established policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, whilst acting within the required sphere of competences for the role at all times.

demonstrate sound knowledge of the service to enable the post holder to contribute and inform decision making within the service.

may work within clinical environments where conflict resolution may be required.

act as principal point of contact for users of the service eg,individuals from within/outside the Trust, service users and members of the public etc.

work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

develop and maintain good working relationships by being, flexible, adaptable, polite, positive and empathetic, communicating effectively and informatively.

Person Specification

Training

Essential

  • Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area.
  • Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training and maintain skills.

Experience

Essential

  • Recent Secretarial/administrative experience and copy /audio typing.
  • Note/minute taking.
  • In using email, maintaining and updating paper and electronic diaries, arranging meetings.
  • In using Microsoft Word and other Microsoft applications, e.g. Excel, Outlook , PowerPoint etc.
  • In working as an effective team member with minimum supervision.
  • In working in a busy environment with competing demands.
  • Understanding of the need to maintain strict confidentiality.
  • In using a degree of initiative.
  • In organising and prioritising own tasks in order to meet deadlines.

Desirable

  • In working in a caring environment.
  • In dealing with the public.

Special Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Good written communication skills, with the ability to deal with and prepare routine written correspondence.
  • Good verbal communication skills, with the ability to obtain information and pass on comprehensive and confidential messages.
  • In, decision-making and prioritisation.
  • Knowledge of Data Protection Act.
  • Customer care skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Diversity/Cultural understanding.
  • Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing situations.
  • Non-judgemental, empathetic manner.
  • Able to use observation skills to identify potential risks and act appropriately.
  • Demonstrates Trust Values.
  • Able to fulfil the requirements of the Trusts value based induction.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of information governance.

Qualifications

Essential

  • As appropriate to the role::
  • NVQ level 3 (or equivalent qualification) or, RSA lll
  • Or, be able to demonstrate competency at level 3.

Desirable

  • Willingness to undertake further study/development.

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to be flexible to meet the demands of the post.
  • Responsive attitude and approach.
  • Dress appropriately for the environment.
  • Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role.

Physical Attributes

Essential

  • A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
  • Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary).
Person Specification

Training

Essential

  • Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area.
  • Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training and maintain skills.

Experience

Essential

  • Recent Secretarial/administrative experience and copy /audio typing.
  • Note/minute taking.
  • In using email, maintaining and updating paper and electronic diaries, arranging meetings.
  • In using Microsoft Word and other Microsoft applications, e.g. Excel, Outlook , PowerPoint etc.
  • In working as an effective team member with minimum supervision.
  • In working in a busy environment with competing demands.
  • Understanding of the need to maintain strict confidentiality.
  • In using a degree of initiative.
  • In organising and prioritising own tasks in order to meet deadlines.

Desirable

  • In working in a caring environment.
  • In dealing with the public.

Special Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Good written communication skills, with the ability to deal with and prepare routine written correspondence.
  • Good verbal communication skills, with the ability to obtain information and pass on comprehensive and confidential messages.
  • In, decision-making and prioritisation.
  • Knowledge of Data Protection Act.
  • Customer care skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Diversity/Cultural understanding.
  • Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing situations.
  • Non-judgemental, empathetic manner.
  • Able to use observation skills to identify potential risks and act appropriately.
  • Demonstrates Trust Values.
  • Able to fulfil the requirements of the Trusts value based induction.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of information governance.

Qualifications

Essential

  • As appropriate to the role::
  • NVQ level 3 (or equivalent qualification) or, RSA lll
  • Or, be able to demonstrate competency at level 3.

Desirable

  • Willingness to undertake further study/development.

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to be flexible to meet the demands of the post.
  • Responsive attitude and approach.
  • Dress appropriately for the environment.
  • Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role.

Physical Attributes

Essential

  • A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
  • Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary).

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

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Cudworth Centre

Carlton Street

Cudworth

S72 8SU


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Cudworth Centre

Carlton Street

Cudworth

S72 8SU


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ann Beever

ann.beever@swyt.nhs.uk

01226644286

Details

Date posted

06 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9378-B1974

Job locations

Cudworth Centre

Carlton Street

Cudworth

S72 8SU


The Hoyland Medical Centre

High Croft

Hoyland

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S74 9AF


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