Admin Assistant
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Job summary
Are you a passionate administrator or secretary who wants to make a difference? We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced admin assistant to support the Quality Team here at HDFT. Based in Harrogate, the successful candidate will provide high quality administrative support to the team, playing a crucial role that supports all functions. This post holder will utilise excellent time management, organisational and communication skills, and an adaptable, flexible approach to produce work of a high standard.
To succeed in the role, you should have exceptional organisational skills and a strong eye for detail, which will equip you to work closely with our quality and management teams.
This is a busy role that requires energy, enthusiasm and commitment. Workload management and the ability to work under pressure are essential.
Main duties of the job
- To provide effective co-ordination and administrative support in relation to the implementation of the quality agenda.
- To work as an integral part of the Quality Team to embed streamlined administrative processes that optimise the team's capacity and capability.
- Use appropriate technologies to manage diaries efficiently, making appointments, arranging meetings and interviews as required. Undertake secretarial duties for senior staff within the Quality Team.
- To deal with highly confidential information safely and securely.
- The post holder will regularly attend a variety of senior meetings, and will write minutes of a high standard.
- To fulfil the role of meeting secretariat in the preparation of agendas and circulation of relevant papers/minutes to participants.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for personal and professional development. We can also offer the following:
- An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Values lie at the heart of who we are, what we do and the culture we want to establish, having a direct impact upon both colleagues and the public we service. Our values are Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality.
Candidates new to the NHS will receive 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays and a number of benefits such as NHS pension, discount at selected shops and restaurants, and opportunities for promotion across the Trust.
Details
Date posted
20 February 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
421-CORP-0644M-C
Job locations
Harrogate Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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