Redevelopment Administration Assistant

Job summary

Job overview

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are seeking to appoint an administration assistant to join their expanding Site Redevelopment team. With the recent national award of £168m for the creation of a new Acute Service Block & Ward Block at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital, this is a great opportunity to be part of the Trust's biggest change programme.

A key focus of the role will be to provide a high quality administrative support service to the Redevelopment team to assist them in meeting a variety of programmes across both the Luton and Bedford Hospital sites..

This is a full time position on a 18 month fixed term, part time and flexible working will be considered, based at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital, but occasional travel to Bedford Hospital may be required.

For further information about this role, please contact Jill Casbard, Assistant, Programme Manager onjill.casbard@bedsft.nhs.ukuntil the 3rd April. From 3rd April, please contact Caroline Roberts, Senior Programme Manager on caroline.roberts@bedsft.nhs.uk

Interviews will take place at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital on 17th April 2024.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

• To assist in the preparation of the Transition Planning Groups and workstream project meetings, circulating papers, minute taking (as required) and recording information appropriately.
• Raise requisitions including ordering and purchasing of supplies / equipment, using the e-Procurement system and updating the PO tracker to keep an accurate records
• Develop good relationships with all stakeholders, including Clinical Teams, Contractors, Suppliers and Sub Contractors to the Trust, supporting the Hospital's Redevelopment.
• Assist in a range of purchasing projects as determined by the departmental work plan
• Carry out general office duties and provide secretarial / admin support including diary management and minute taking.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton & Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton & Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

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