Business Administrator

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the Practice Manager & Partners in the effective administration and management of the practice. The business administrator will work under the direction of the Practice Manager, striving to enhance a number of key systems in both clinical and administrative areas.

The following are the core responsibilities of the business administrator. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

• Providing administrative support for HR, Finance and payroll
• Supporting the Practice Manager as required with projects, systems and procedures
• Undertaking tasks as directed by the Practice Manager in areas of change management and continuous improvement
• Supporting the Practice Manager in the maintenance of the practice and NHS Choices websites and social media accounts
• Assist with the recruitment of staff as requested by the Practice Manager
• Support the Practice Manager in the reviewing and updating of practice policies and procedures
• Coordinate all staff absences, maintaining an effective absence register

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and maths or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ level 3 in business administration

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong IT Skills
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines n a fast paced environment
• Ability to use initiative
• Ability to work under pressure
• Maintain confidentiality at all times

Desirable

• Have knowledge of Primary Care
• have used Primary Care IT systems

Experience

Essential

• previous experience in an administration role

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Working in a HR of finance administration role

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

The Lakes Medical Practice

Address

The Health Centre

Bridge Lane

Penrith

Cumbria

CA11 8HW

Employer's website

https://www.thelakesmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)