Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

PA to AHP Leads and Trust AHP Strategic Lead

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Job summary

Are you proactive, flexible, highly organised, possess good problem solving skills and can demonstrate good communications skills? Yes- then this is the role for you!

This role involves working closely with the Trust Allied Health Professionals (AHP) Strategic Lead and specific AHP leads. We are a small friendly inclusive team who manage therapies in the hospital and community and strive to provide quality and compassionate care for our patients.

The post holder is responsible for providing an efficient, high quality administrative service across the Therapy Services Departments. At all times promoting effective practices as these relate to the welfare of patients and clinical staff within the trust.

The post holder will work autonomously and provide a full range of administrative support to the AHP teams within LTUC and PSC, offering both strategic and clinical support.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for providing an efficient, high quality administrative service across the Therapy Services Departments. At all times promoting effective practices as these relate to the welfare of patients and clinical staff within the trust.

The post holder will work autonomously and provide a full range of administrative support to the AHP teams within LTUC and PSC, offering both strategic and clinical support.

The post holder will demonstrate the ability to liaise with all members of staff, both internal and external to the trust and demonstrate the ability to:

  • Act as a point of contact for AHP enquiries, contributing to the delivery of an efficient and professional service.
  • Arrange and manage meetings within the department, to include preparing agendas, collating information, taking and transcribing notes. To lead on specific administrative tasks, as agreed upon within professional meetings.
  • Use initiative and always maintain a high level of confidentiality and diplomacy without access to immediate line supervision.
  • To use effective time management, planning and organisational skills, remaining calm when responding to changing priorities.
  • To support the AHP leads to achieve their objectives and the objectives of the department.
  • To manage specific projects within the department, as appropriate.
  • The role supports AHP Strategic Lead, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Dietetic Leads in PSC and LTUC directorates.

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.

  • 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.

Details

Date posted

10 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-LTUC-1087A

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions please contact Michelle Juden on michelle.juden@nhs.net.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions please contact Michelle Juden on michelle.juden@nhs.net.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 5 GCSE's or equivalent
  • Higher level qualification in administration or equivalent experience
  • Experience of working within NHS systems
  • Experience of working autonomously
  • Adept at using Microsoft programmes and a range of admin tools
  • excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

  • experience of working in other NHS departments
  • knowledge of spreadsheets
  • knowledege of data inputting
  • ECDL or equivalent
  • service improvement experience
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 5 GCSE's or equivalent
  • Higher level qualification in administration or equivalent experience
  • Experience of working within NHS systems
  • Experience of working autonomously
  • Adept at using Microsoft programmes and a range of admin tools
  • excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

  • experience of working in other NHS departments
  • knowledge of spreadsheets
  • knowledege of data inputting
  • ECDL or equivalent
  • service improvement experience

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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

PA to AHP Leads and Trust AHP Strategic Lead

Michelle Juden

michelle.juden1@nhs.net

07584520188

Details

Date posted

10 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-LTUC-1087A

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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