Bank Administrator

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

If you are looking for work that suits your lifestyle and needs, becoming a Dorset HealthCare Bank Worker could be right for you. We are currently recruiting for Bank Administrators (Bands 2, 3 and 4) for our sites across the county.

As a Bank worker you can work flexibly to fill a temporary vacancy or short-term staffing shortages. You may be asked to work at any time, with just a few days' - or hours' - notice. Joining Trust Temps will you give loads of variety so it's a chance to work in different environments; one day you could be in a clinical setting or GP practice and the next, a Head Office assignment.

You can choose the location and shift patterns that suit you and your family needs and commitments. You can either work in just the one site or across multiple locations, whichever suits you best.

As well as competitive rates of pay you will be eligible for many of the benefits offered to substantive staff, including...

  • Access to the NHS pension scheme
  • An NHS ID card entitling you to many NHS benefits
  • Unsocial hours enhancements (where applicable)
  • Paid annual leave as a percentage of work completed
  • Monthly or weekly pay - your choice!
  • A comprehensive induction and ongoing mandatory training

Bank workers are paid hourly: £11.44 (Band 2) £11.66 to £12.44 (Band 3), £12.86 to £14.11 (Band 4) dependant on previous NHS experience.

Main duties of the job

What do we need from you?

  • Please ensure you meet the person specification and have the relevant qualifications and recent experience required for the role before applying. This is not a training role.
  • Relevant recent experience of working in a busy office environment with excellent communication and administration skills, along with being a proficient Microsoft Office 365 user.
  • We ask you to be available to work a minimum of three days per week
  • Employment in this post requires an Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the Trust.

Successful applicants will be invited to a values based assessment and interview day in Wimborne, Dorset on Friday, 29th of September; you will need to be available for the full day if invited. If successful at interview you will be asked to undertake a 20 minute computer/administration skills assessment at Sentinel House in Poole at a date to be confirmed.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Date posted

04 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£11.45 to £14.11 an hour per hour (dependant on banding and NHS experience)

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

152-0001.23C

Job locations

Trustwide

Trustwide

Dorset

BH17 0RB


Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Dorset HealthCare is in partnership withThe Princes Trustto support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.netto access the support.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Dorset HealthCare is in partnership withThe Princes Trustto support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.netto access the support.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Secretarial qualification - RSA II / III or equivalent
  • GSCE English Language or equivalent

Desirable

  • Computer literacy qualification

Information technology

Essential

  • Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of database management

Job specific experience

Essential

  • Recent office experience or work in a similar environment

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience

Additional requirements

Essential

  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Secretarial qualification - RSA II / III or equivalent
  • GSCE English Language or equivalent

Desirable

  • Computer literacy qualification

Information technology

Essential

  • Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of database management

Job specific experience

Essential

  • Recent office experience or work in a similar environment

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience

Additional requirements

Essential

  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Trustwide

Dorset

BH17 0RB


Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Trustwide

Dorset

BH17 0RB


Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Trust Bank

Trust Bank

dhc.trust.temps@nhs.net

01202277222

Date posted

04 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£11.45 to £14.11 an hour per hour (dependant on banding and NHS experience)

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

152-0001.23C

Job locations

Trustwide

Trustwide

Dorset

BH17 0RB


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