Admin Assistant - 9 hours

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

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Job summary

Do you enjoy working within a busy office or reception environment, where no two days are the same?

We are looking for an experienced Admin Assistant to come and join our Bournemouth unit on a part time basis for 9 hours per week on Thursdays and Fridays.

You'll work as part of the team in carrying out administration tasks in an efficient and friendly manner ensuring that clients feel accepted, supported, and confident about BPAS services.

About You:

You will have proven experience of working within an office environment, where you've carried out administration duties. You will be an excellent communicator both internally and externally and will demonstrate a friendly and positive attitude when interacting with clients, colleagues, and external parties.

Main duties of the job

Day to day duties:

  • Answer and direct telephone queries, liaising with both internal and external colleagues, as necessary.
  • Accurately check or complete BPAS and legal paperwork, ensuring all relevant documentation is available for the clients episode of care.
  • Monitor, edit and amend appointment list, using as appropriate BPAS booking system, informing clients if changes to their appointment become necessary.
  • Assist in the monitoring, control and ordering of stock, sort and distribute incoming mail and prepare and despatch statistical information and reports.

We are also looking for:

  • Experience of dealing face to face with patients who may be upset, within a care environment.
  • Knowledge of clerical procedures including checking documentation, telephone, and reception duties.
  • Good attention to detail, supportive towards colleagues and clients and is an effective team player.

About us

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UKs largest independent womens reproductive healthcare charity. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS across the country providing abortion, contraception, STI testing & treatment and fertility services. We specialise in evidence-based, not-for-profit care reproductive healthcare.

Working with us:

Alongside a supportive and friendly working environment, BPAS has generous benefits: life assurance cover at 3 times salary, 34 days annual leave per year & a defined contribution pension scheme. You will have access to our employee benefits programme through BHSF which includes special health & wellbeing services & lifestyle offers for you & your family. This includes various salary sacrifice schemes, counselling services & free private GP appointments.

BPAS is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children & young people through a safer recruitment framework. This includes a thorough selection process & a number of pre-employment checks.

Date posted

27 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,431 to £26,382 a year Depending on experience - Pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0201-BOU-AA-9

Job locations

B P A S

Ophir Road

Bournemouth

BH8 8LS


Job description

Job responsibilities

Come and be part our dynamic and expanding teams. Due to our growth and investment in quality service delivery we have lots of exciting opportunities available across various roles and we are looking for talented individuals to join us on a national scale.

The full job description and salary details can be found in the supporting documents on the right hand side. These are available for you to download and review.

Further Information

Salary: £22,431 - £26,382 per annum (£11.98 - £14.09 ph) depending on skills/experience. Pro-rata for part time hours.

Hours: 9 Hours per week

Shift Pattern:

  • Thursday 9.30am - 2.30pm
  • Friday 9.30am - 1.30pm

Location: BPAS Bournemouth Dean Park Clinic, 23 & 25 Ophir Road, Bournemouth BH8 8LS

Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!

This job advert may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

The Small Print: All applicants must be pro-choice.

If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion.

References: All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks. We require applicants to provide 3 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Come and be part our dynamic and expanding teams. Due to our growth and investment in quality service delivery we have lots of exciting opportunities available across various roles and we are looking for talented individuals to join us on a national scale.

The full job description and salary details can be found in the supporting documents on the right hand side. These are available for you to download and review.

Further Information

Salary: £22,431 - £26,382 per annum (£11.98 - £14.09 ph) depending on skills/experience. Pro-rata for part time hours.

Hours: 9 Hours per week

Shift Pattern:

  • Thursday 9.30am - 2.30pm
  • Friday 9.30am - 1.30pm

Location: BPAS Bournemouth Dean Park Clinic, 23 & 25 Ophir Road, Bournemouth BH8 8LS

Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!

This job advert may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

The Small Print: All applicants must be pro-choice.

If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion.

References: All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks. We require applicants to provide 3 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Administration experience gained within an office environment and general office duties
  • Experience with clerical procedures including the checking of documentation
  • Experience of telephone and reception procedures

Desirable

  • Experience of dealing face to face with patients who may be angry or upset, within a care environment
  • Healthcare administration experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • English and Maths qualification either GCSE A to C or Functional Skills Level 2 or GCSE 4* or NVQ level 2
  • Competent in Microsoft Office programmes including word, excel, outlook and Microsoft teams

General

Essential

  • Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
  • Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and nature of the relationship
  • This role is for 9 hours per week on a Thursday and Friday. Can you commit to this?

Desirable

  • Would you like to add any further information/statements to support your application?
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Administration experience gained within an office environment and general office duties
  • Experience with clerical procedures including the checking of documentation
  • Experience of telephone and reception procedures

Desirable

  • Experience of dealing face to face with patients who may be angry or upset, within a care environment
  • Healthcare administration experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • English and Maths qualification either GCSE A to C or Functional Skills Level 2 or GCSE 4* or NVQ level 2
  • Competent in Microsoft Office programmes including word, excel, outlook and Microsoft teams

General

Essential

  • Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
  • Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and nature of the relationship
  • This role is for 9 hours per week on a Thursday and Friday. Can you commit to this?

Desirable

  • Would you like to add any further information/statements to support your application?

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

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

Address

B P A S

Ophir Road

Bournemouth

BH8 8LS


Employer's website

https://www.bpas.org (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

Address

B P A S

Ophir Road

Bournemouth

BH8 8LS


Employer's website

https://www.bpas.org (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

The Recruitment Team

recruitment@bpas.org

Date posted

27 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,431 to £26,382 a year Depending on experience - Pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0201-BOU-AA-9

Job locations

B P A S

Ophir Road

Bournemouth

BH8 8LS


Supporting documents

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