Learning Disabilities and Autism Administrator

NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB

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Job summary

Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board have an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator to support with implementing the priorities for Learning Disabilities and/or Autism. This role is to support the Senior Complex Case Manager for Learning Disabilities and Autism through the provision of an efficient and comprehensive secretarial, administrative and clerical service, including working on own initiative, and being accountable for assigned administrative procedures and specific work projects. Specific areas of responsibility include administration for the Care, Education, Treatment Reviews.

Please note, due to the ongoing cost reduction programme and restructure underway at SNEE ICB (due to end in Summer 2024), prior consideration for this role may be given to existing staff who are affected by this programme and this role may be removed from the recruitment process at any time.

Main duties of the job

To support the Senior Complex Case Manager for Learning Disabilities and Autism (LD&A) through the provision of an efficient and comprehensive secretarial, administrative and clerical service, including working on own initiative, and being accountable for assigned administrative procedures and specific work projects focused on Learning Disabilities and Autism for Suffolk and North East Essex. The post-holder will be able to demonstrate a high level of organisational skills and a willingness to develop their role within this specialist area ensuring that a high-quality support service is developed and maintained.

Key responsibilities

1. To provide efficient and confidential administrative support to the Senior Complex Case Manager for LD&A.

2. To help manage and screen the Senior Complex Case Managers emails, being aware of sensitive/contentious issues and information and prioritise as appropriate. Highlighting urgent emails, drafting responses and proof reading of emails.

3. To manage the Senior Complex Case Managers calendar, responding to calendar invitations and ensuring access to relevant documentation for meetings.

About us

The NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB plan and buy healthcare services for over one million people. Working within a total budget of £1.5bn per year, we serve some of the poorest and wealthiest communities in the UK.

In addition to consolidating our own resources and expertise, we are also building powerful alliances with our partners in the local government, healthcare, community and voluntary sectors. Because we know that together, we can achieve the best possible health outcomes.

We are committed to providing a supportive work environment where employees are able to work to the best their abilities. We value professional development and care about health and wellbeing of our staff with many initiatives in place to make us an employer of choice and an organisation that employees are proud to be part of.

Date posted

16 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

D9710-ICB351

Job locations

Endeavour House

8 Russell Road

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 2BX


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Learning Disability and/or Autism team encompasses a diverse portfolio for people in our communities with learning disabilities and/or autism.

This post is an integral role working within the portfolio of the Learning Disabilities and/or Autism team supporting the:

Learning Disabilities and or/Autism Case Management

Care Education Treatment Reviews

Dynamic Support Register

Learning from Lives and Deaths

Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training

Ambitions of the NHS Long Term Plan

The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.

The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Learning Disability and/or Autism team encompasses a diverse portfolio for people in our communities with learning disabilities and/or autism.

This post is an integral role working within the portfolio of the Learning Disabilities and/or Autism team supporting the:

Learning Disabilities and or/Autism Case Management

Care Education Treatment Reviews

Dynamic Support Register

Learning from Lives and Deaths

Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training

Ambitions of the NHS Long Term Plan

The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.

The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation.

Person Specification

Communication Skills

Essential

  • Communicates business sensitive information to others.
  • Able to produce well-written documents and plans with active action based follow up.

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

  • Educated to NVQ 3/RSA 3 level OR equivalent level of significant previous proven experience.
  • Significant administrative experience including initiating and maintaining office systems
  • Demonstrable experience in dealing with the public and with sensitive and confidential information.
  • Knowledge of a range of full administrative procedures diary management/electronic filing systems etc.
  • Excellent knowledge of IT systems and software programmes such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Understanding of Data Protection Legislation
  • Experience of working within a diverse and challenging environment, where priorities change and adjustment to working practices are made.
  • Experience in minute taking of complex formal meetings, ensuring a high degree of accuracy.
  • An understanding of when to escalate issues arising with appropriate team member.
  • Experience of working under pressure and able to multi-task.
  • Proven organisational and planning skills.
  • Experience of ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a Health Care environment.
  • Awareness of a range of Health Services provisions.
  • Knowledge of NHS issues.

Other

Essential

  • Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.
  • To hold a UK Driving Licence and be willing to drive on a regular basis.
  • An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust.
  • Good time keeping.
  • Flexible approach to work.
  • Flexible and adaptable.
  • Professional, calm, and efficient manner
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a wider team.

Autonomy

Essential

  • Good time management, able to meet deadlines
  • Able to use own initiative and know when this is appropriate and when advice should be sought
  • Demonstrate capabilities to manage own workload and prioritise.
Person Specification

Communication Skills

Essential

  • Communicates business sensitive information to others.
  • Able to produce well-written documents and plans with active action based follow up.

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

  • Educated to NVQ 3/RSA 3 level OR equivalent level of significant previous proven experience.
  • Significant administrative experience including initiating and maintaining office systems
  • Demonstrable experience in dealing with the public and with sensitive and confidential information.
  • Knowledge of a range of full administrative procedures diary management/electronic filing systems etc.
  • Excellent knowledge of IT systems and software programmes such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Understanding of Data Protection Legislation
  • Experience of working within a diverse and challenging environment, where priorities change and adjustment to working practices are made.
  • Experience in minute taking of complex formal meetings, ensuring a high degree of accuracy.
  • An understanding of when to escalate issues arising with appropriate team member.
  • Experience of working under pressure and able to multi-task.
  • Proven organisational and planning skills.
  • Experience of ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a Health Care environment.
  • Awareness of a range of Health Services provisions.
  • Knowledge of NHS issues.

Other

Essential

  • Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.
  • To hold a UK Driving Licence and be willing to drive on a regular basis.
  • An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust.
  • Good time keeping.
  • Flexible approach to work.
  • Flexible and adaptable.
  • Professional, calm, and efficient manner
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a wider team.

Autonomy

Essential

  • Good time management, able to meet deadlines
  • Able to use own initiative and know when this is appropriate and when advice should be sought
  • Demonstrate capabilities to manage own workload and prioritise.

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

NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB

Address

Endeavour House

8 Russell Road

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 2BX


Employer's website

https://suffolkandnortheastessex.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB

Address

Endeavour House

8 Russell Road

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 2BX


Employer's website

https://suffolkandnortheastessex.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


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Date posted

16 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

D9710-ICB351

Job locations

Endeavour House

8 Russell Road

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 2BX


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