Oxford Health NHS Trust

Administrative Assistant - Wantage

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Job summary

We're looking for an Administrator to support the District Nursing service in the South Locality. This is a varied and demanding role within a friendly team of clinicians and administrators to ensure patient needs are met and that accurate data and electronic records are maintained.

This is the perfect role for a highly organised individual with the ability to multitask and problem solve in a busy and varied environment.

Main duties of the job

This role is based with our Wantage District Nursing team, and will be focused on supporting the team with their daily handovers and general admin tasks. This role may require travel to other bases in Didcot, Abingdon and Faringdon.

As an administrator, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day organisation of the district nursing team, and work flexibly to support the locality. You will need excellent IT and communication skills, and be reliable and dedicated. You'll be providing support for our clinical staff, this will involve processing emails and uploading them to the clinical database. In this varied role, you will support the team in their handover and all administrative tasks. There will be opportunities to work directly with clinicians and other administrative colleagues within the locality. You will be required to maintain equipment and stock supplies, update electronic patient records, keep excellent standards within the office that enable quick and easy access for clinical paperwork.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated skilled administrator who is confident with multiple electronic systems. This role is available as a full time post.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

  • Excellent opportunities for career progression
  • Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
  • 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
  • NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Lease car scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Mental Health First Aiders
  • Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
  • Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details

Date posted

19 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum | pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CH6838153

Job locations

Wantage District Nursing

Mably Way

Wantage

OX12 9BN


Job description

Job responsibilities

What we need from you!

  • Be self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as showing initiative and promoting new ideas on how to improve the service.
  • Be compassionate, caring and creative with excellent communication skills.
  • Strong IT skills with experience of using Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook.

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information on the job role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we need from you!

  • Be self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as showing initiative and promoting new ideas on how to improve the service.
  • Be compassionate, caring and creative with excellent communication skills.
  • Strong IT skills with experience of using Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook.

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information on the job role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of administration experience
  • Working in a team
  • Ability to learn new processes

Desirable

  • NHS experience

Communication

Essential

  • Examples of good communication

Desirable

  • Examples of handling difficult situation

Attention to detail

Essential

  • Checking own work
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of administration experience
  • Working in a team
  • Ability to learn new processes

Desirable

  • NHS experience

Communication

Essential

  • Examples of good communication

Desirable

  • Examples of handling difficult situation

Attention to detail

Essential

  • Checking own work

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Wantage District Nursing

Mably Way

Wantage

OX12 9BN


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Wantage District Nursing

Mably Way

Wantage

OX12 9BN


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Admin

Angela Tye

angela.tye@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

07825024393

Details

Date posted

19 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum | pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CH6838153

Job locations

Wantage District Nursing

Mably Way

Wantage

OX12 9BN


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