Job summary
West Cumbria Community Treatment Team (CTT) Administration Team - Front-facing Administration Assistant for the Park Lane Clinic, Workington.
An opportunity has arisen for a full-time (37.5 hours per week) permanent B2 Administration Assistant to join our transforming West Cumbria CTT.
This post is to cover front-facing reception duties at the Park Lane Clinic to provide a range of administrative duties for the clinic site. As this role is primarily to focus on reception within this busy department high level customer service skills both in person and by telephone are crucial to the success of this role. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the smooth running of adult mental health services across West Cumbria.
It is desirable the candidate has experience of working in a similar environment with previous secretarial experience due to the demands of the role. Otherwise, this post could provide an ideal development opportunity for those wishing to begin their career with the NHS and want to learn further administrative skills. This post will provide training and development opportunities - the service is committed to upskilling our workforce via CNTW Academy.
Full support with be provided by the team of administrators based on site.
Please note there may be occasionswhen you are requested to travel to one of our other North Cumbria bases to provide support and/or cover for absent colleagues.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be able to evidence:
- Experience of front-facing reception duties.
- Experience of call handling in a busy environment - It is critical that excellent customer service is delivered in person or over the telephone.
- Good organisational skills.
- Be able to prioritise a fluctuating workload.
- Proven experience of working with Microsoft Office packages.
- Diary management skills to coordinate room bookings.
- Provides agreed levels of support to the service to maintain cover in the absence of other administrative staff.
- Desirable: A working knowledge of electronic patient record systems (i.e. RiO)
- Desirable: The successful applicant must be able to meet the mobility requirements of the role, therefore a current driving licence and access to a car is desirable
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To express an interest in this post please describe your suitability and skills in line with the enclosed B2 Admin Assistant job description.
The successful applicant would start as soon as operationally able.
For informal discussions or site visits please refer to the contact information section.
Please note remote working opportunities cannot be considered for this role.
This vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 18th December2024
Closing date : 1st January 2025
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To express an interest in this post please describe your suitability and skills in line with the enclosed B2 Admin Assistant job description.
The successful applicant would start as soon as operationally able.
For informal discussions or site visits please refer to the contact information section.
Please note remote working opportunities cannot be considered for this role.
This vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 18th December2024
Closing date : 1st January 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Intermediate (Level 2) Typing/Word processing qualification and/or relevant demonstrable experience e.g. 12 months experience.
- Good general level of education up to Level 1 standard in English Language and Maths.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration.
- NVQ Level 2 in Customer Service.
- Working towards Level 2 standard in Maths and English.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point.
- Able to input data accurately and efficiently.
- Undertake repetitive tasks whilst maintaining attention to detail.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, face-to-face and non-facing customers.
- Demonstrates good customer care skills at all times.
- Good working knowledge of office procedures.
- Good organisational and planning skills using own initiative.
Desirable
- Knowledge of working in an NHS environment.
- Ability to maintain and update patient information database(s).
Experience
Essential
- Ability to uphold confidentiality at all times.
- Able to prioritise and plan own workload.
- Experience of carrying out administrative tasks, e.g., data input, receiving and making telephone calls.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS/health care setting.
- Experience of processing NHS/health care documentation.
- Experience using stock ordering and/or petty cash systems.
- Experience of working with paper-based and electronic filing systems.
Disposition
Essential
- Discrete in handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Able to work in accordance with Trust values and attitudes.
- Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of equality and diversity.
Desirable
- Awareness of need for confidentiality in accordance with both Data Protection Act and local/national guidelines.
- Diplomacy.
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential
- Team Player
- Flexible with working arrangements.
Additional Requirements
Desirable
- Able to meet the mobility requirements for the post
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Intermediate (Level 2) Typing/Word processing qualification and/or relevant demonstrable experience e.g. 12 months experience.
- Good general level of education up to Level 1 standard in English Language and Maths.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration.
- NVQ Level 2 in Customer Service.
- Working towards Level 2 standard in Maths and English.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point.
- Able to input data accurately and efficiently.
- Undertake repetitive tasks whilst maintaining attention to detail.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, face-to-face and non-facing customers.
- Demonstrates good customer care skills at all times.
- Good working knowledge of office procedures.
- Good organisational and planning skills using own initiative.
Desirable
- Knowledge of working in an NHS environment.
- Ability to maintain and update patient information database(s).
Experience
Essential
- Ability to uphold confidentiality at all times.
- Able to prioritise and plan own workload.
- Experience of carrying out administrative tasks, e.g., data input, receiving and making telephone calls.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS/health care setting.
- Experience of processing NHS/health care documentation.
- Experience using stock ordering and/or petty cash systems.
- Experience of working with paper-based and electronic filing systems.
Disposition
Essential
- Discrete in handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Able to work in accordance with Trust values and attitudes.
- Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of equality and diversity.
Desirable
- Awareness of need for confidentiality in accordance with both Data Protection Act and local/national guidelines.
- Diplomacy.
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential
- Team Player
- Flexible with working arrangements.
Additional Requirements
Desirable
- Able to meet the mobility requirements for the post
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.
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.
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).
