NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Administration Manager

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Job summary

The post holder will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trust's Values in their day to day work.

This will be achieved by providing a responsive and efficient administrative service to meet the needs of the service and to support the Integrated Team Managers.

Main duties of the job

A fantastic opportunity has risen for a full time, experienced Senior Administrator/ Manager within Essex and Kent Children's Services department.

The post holder will provide a responsive and efficient administrative service to meet the needs of the team. The post holder will use their reason, intellect and judgement to work on their own initiative to deal with matters arising.

The post holder will be an effective decision maker, who is able to prioritise own workload whilst responding to interruptions. The post holder will be able to deal with unpredictable work patterns and proactively deal with issues without reference to others. They will also be responsible supervision of staff, the preparation and follow up of clinics, reports/letters and be a point of contact within the team, etc.

The role will also require the post holder to attend meetings and take minutes from clinical discussions, professional meetings, other meetings, etc.

The post holder will work directly with the Team Manager and will be a first point of contact within the team. It is important to us that you carefully read the Job Description including the key responsibilities and the person specification.

About us

COVID-19 Vaccination

We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement - London

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £1,192 and a maximum payment of £2,011 per annum pro rata).

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Details

Date posted

05 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum (plus 5% HCAS) pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

395-EC399-23

Job locations

Suite One, Phoenix House, Basildon

Christopher Martin Road

Basildon

SS14 3EZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trusts Values in their day to day work.

Kindly refer to Job description document for detailed description of main roles and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trusts Values in their day to day work.

Kindly refer to Job description document for detailed description of main roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working as a PA, Medical Secretary or Senior Administrator
  • Handling sensitive and confidential information
  • Managing and supervising Staff

Desirable

  • Other extensive administartion experience
  • Managing Resources

Qualification

Essential

  • RSA, Text, Excel and Word Processing Level 2
  • Shorthand/Note taking
  • NVQ level 3 in relevant subject or equivalent level

Desirable

  • NHS IT experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good working knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, Power point, Access, Electronic diary, e-mail and office management systems
  • NHS Priorities and Issues

Desirable

  • Some HR Issues

Skills

Essential

  • Clear communication skills including excellent writing, data entry and presentation skills
  • Audio typing skills
  • High level of planning and organisational skills
  • Good working knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, Power point, Access, Electronic diary, e-mail and office management systems
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working as a PA, Medical Secretary or Senior Administrator
  • Handling sensitive and confidential information
  • Managing and supervising Staff

Desirable

  • Other extensive administartion experience
  • Managing Resources

Qualification

Essential

  • RSA, Text, Excel and Word Processing Level 2
  • Shorthand/Note taking
  • NVQ level 3 in relevant subject or equivalent level

Desirable

  • NHS IT experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good working knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, Power point, Access, Electronic diary, e-mail and office management systems
  • NHS Priorities and Issues

Desirable

  • Some HR Issues

Skills

Essential

  • Clear communication skills including excellent writing, data entry and presentation skills
  • Audio typing skills
  • High level of planning and organisational skills
  • Good working knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, Power point, Access, Electronic diary, e-mail and office management systems

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

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Suite One, Phoenix House, Basildon

Christopher Martin Road

Basildon

SS14 3EZ


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Suite One, Phoenix House, Basildon

Christopher Martin Road

Basildon

SS14 3EZ


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Service

Michael Caruana Smith

michael.smith@nelft.nhs.uk

07772020382

Details

Date posted

05 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum (plus 5% HCAS) pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

395-EC399-23

Job locations

Suite One, Phoenix House, Basildon

Christopher Martin Road

Basildon

SS14 3EZ


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