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University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Administration Assistant

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an Admin Assistant in the Urology department based at Royal Stoke Hospital.

This is an exciting post for someone looking to join the NHS and work within an experienced secretarial team in a Hospital environment.

The post holder will need to demonstrate good communication skill, flexibility, reliability and have an organised approach to their work.

The post holder will have skills in all areas of administrative functions to enable them to support the patient pathway.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for communicating information, both written and verbal, with patients, staff and carers requiring tact and diplomacy.

The candidate will have the opportunity to develop skills within the NHS and will be able to gain experience of basic administration duties using a variety of systems and deal with members of the public. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual with excellent typing and interpersonal skills to support the provision of an efficient and effective clerical support service to the department.

Candidates should possess a professional attitude to their work and have the ability to work flexibly in a busy environment undertaking a variety of administrative processes and practices.

Candidates should also be willing to work as part of a team as well as being able to use their own initiative and prioritise their workload to meet deadlines.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Details

Date posted

15 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

205-5893767-A

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please contact Charlotte Grimes on 01782 679910

(see contact details)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please contact Charlotte Grimes on 01782 679910

(see contact details)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education to include GCSE English or equivalent

Desirable

  • Word Processing qualification

Knowledge Skills, Training and Experience

Essential

  • Administration/clerical background
  • Knowledge of Microsoft office package.
  • Acts to support and enable effective teamwork

Desirable

  • Audio typing experience
  • Previous experience working in a Health Care environment.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Ability to work in a demanding, pressured environment
  • Proven track record for working with confidential information

Desirable

  • Commitment to own personal development, undertake necessary training
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education to include GCSE English or equivalent

Desirable

  • Word Processing qualification

Knowledge Skills, Training and Experience

Essential

  • Administration/clerical background
  • Knowledge of Microsoft office package.
  • Acts to support and enable effective teamwork

Desirable

  • Audio typing experience
  • Previous experience working in a Health Care environment.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Ability to work in a demanding, pressured environment
  • Proven track record for working with confidential information

Desirable

  • Commitment to own personal development, undertake necessary training

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Junior Operational Service Manager

Charlotte Grimes

charlotte.grimes@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782679910

Details

Date posted

15 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

205-5893767-A

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


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