Launceston Medical Centre

IT Support / Administrator

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Job summary

Launceston Medical Centre has an exciting opportunity for a IT Support / Administrator to join our team.

This is a busy office based role that is varied and is key to ensuring the smooth delivery of services across the Practice.

The ideal candidate will support the IT Manager in managing IT systems, as well as ensuring data is accurately entered and reported. The post holder will support all aspects of IT across the Practice (technical support, IT user management, implementing new software and supporting patients with online access), along with completing administrative tasks, including patient recalls, protocol development as well as creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) for IT systems.

The ideal candidate will need to be flexible, proactive, and able to communicate with a range of professionals.

Main duties of the job

  • Daily troubleshooting of any IT problems that may occur throughout the Practice.
  • Installing and moving hardware as required.
  • Supporting colleagues with any IT issue that may arise in the Practice and those who work remotely.
  • Respond to any Online Triage forms from patients that are sent to the IT department.
  • Answering telephone calls from patients to assist with the completion of the online triage forms.
  • Ensuring data has been correctly entered into the clinical system.
  • Run searches via clinical system and input data on to spreadsheets.
  • Running searches on Chronic Disease and Long Term Coniditions Patients and sending appointment invites (via text, email or letter)
  • Assist with the IT set up of new starters.
  • Monitoring stock levels and ordering when required.
  • Assist with training new and existing employees with any changes and updates that occur with any IT systems.

About us

Launceston Medical Centre is a busy and committed team who work together in a recently refurbished and extended Practice, close to the beautiful beaches of North Cornwall and surrounded by countryside moorland.

Our team consists of 6 GP Partners, 8 Salaried GPs, 6 Paramedics, 2 Minor Illness Nurses, 4 Practice Nurses, Trainee Nurse Associate and HCAs, as well as experienced Management, IT, Reception and Administration support. Additional allied professionals who work within our team are our Clinical Psychology team, physiotherapists and Social Prescriber. We are also a dispensing Practice, with a experienced team of Pharmacy Technicians, dispensers and Dispensary Clerks. We are also proud to be a training Practice.

We run our own Primary Care Network (Launceston and Tamar Valley PCN) alongside our neighbourhood Practice, Tamar Valley Health and use our resources for the benefit of the whole community inclusively. We recognise and accept our responsibility in playing our part in making our community happier and healthier.

Details

Date posted

27 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A4552-24-0011

Job locations

Landlake Road

Launceston

Cornwall

PL15 9HH


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Provide general IT technical support across the Practice.
  • Investigate and resolve problems in the daily use of computers, printers and other IT related equipment.
  • Ensure the effective running of the Practices IT networks and email system including the management of user profiles.
  • To become the Practice expert in all aspects of the Clinical System and to be able to train other users, both clinical and non-clinical in the best use of the system
  • Maintain the IT asset register, liaising with CITS regarding repairs and replacements.
  • Draft SOPS pertaining to IT procedures and ensure their dissemination and implementation
  • Assist the IT Manager with recall administration.
  • Support the IT Manager with the installation and configuration of hardware and software.
  • Report to the IT Manager / Practice Manager any significant events relating to the IT systems.
  • To undertake all IT induction programmes for new employees ensuring all mandatory training has been completed.
  • Ensure back ups are carried out to a regular schedule and that backups are restorable.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Provide general IT technical support across the Practice.
  • Investigate and resolve problems in the daily use of computers, printers and other IT related equipment.
  • Ensure the effective running of the Practices IT networks and email system including the management of user profiles.
  • To become the Practice expert in all aspects of the Clinical System and to be able to train other users, both clinical and non-clinical in the best use of the system
  • Maintain the IT asset register, liaising with CITS regarding repairs and replacements.
  • Draft SOPS pertaining to IT procedures and ensure their dissemination and implementation
  • Assist the IT Manager with recall administration.
  • Support the IT Manager with the installation and configuration of hardware and software.
  • Report to the IT Manager / Practice Manager any significant events relating to the IT systems.
  • To undertake all IT induction programmes for new employees ensuring all mandatory training has been completed.
  • Ensure back ups are carried out to a regular schedule and that backups are restorable.

Person Specification

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to think analytically, anticipating obstacles and thinking ahead.
  • Ability to build protocols / concepts and advanced searches in SystmOne.
  • Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work under pressure in a busy environment and able to multi-task.
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Able to work alone or as part of a team.
  • Able to work autonomously and to plan and prioritise different work programmes.
  • Able to work in a changing environment.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working within General Practice / Primary Care
  • Experience using SystmOne and Accurx
  • Experience using MS Office software including MS Office 365.

Desirable

  • Experience working within a similar role within Primary Care / General Practice.
  • Experience training staff of varying abilities.

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English
  • Level 3 Diploma in IT / Business Studies

Desirable

  • Demonstration of commitment to professional and personal development.
Person Specification

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to think analytically, anticipating obstacles and thinking ahead.
  • Ability to build protocols / concepts and advanced searches in SystmOne.
  • Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work under pressure in a busy environment and able to multi-task.
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Able to work alone or as part of a team.
  • Able to work autonomously and to plan and prioritise different work programmes.
  • Able to work in a changing environment.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working within General Practice / Primary Care
  • Experience using SystmOne and Accurx
  • Experience using MS Office software including MS Office 365.

Desirable

  • Experience working within a similar role within Primary Care / General Practice.
  • Experience training staff of varying abilities.

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English
  • Level 3 Diploma in IT / Business Studies

Desirable

  • Demonstration of commitment to professional and personal development.

Employer details

Employer name

Launceston Medical Centre

Address

Landlake Road

Launceston

Cornwall

PL15 9HH


Employer's website

http://www.launcestonmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Launceston Medical Centre

Address

Landlake Road

Launceston

Cornwall

PL15 9HH


Employer's website

http://www.launcestonmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Advisor

Beth Aston

ciosicb.hrlaunceston@nhs.net

01566772131

Details

Date posted

27 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A4552-24-0011

Job locations

Landlake Road

Launceston

Cornwall

PL15 9HH


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