Oxford Health NHS Trust

Learning & Development Administrator

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Job summary

We're recruiting for a Learning & Development Administrator to join our team based at Unipart House in Oxford to provide a comprehensive administrative support service for the Learning & Development (L&D) team.

We're looking for a highly organised and motivated individual to act as the first point of contact for staff and students requiring guidance and support with their L&D needs. You'll have good customer service skills and be able to remain calm and professional when dealing with queries.

Our help desk receives a large volume of calls so it's important that you're able to successfully triage these, prioritising the most urgent tasks and escalating others as required, whilst ensuring calls are responded to in a timely manner. You'll also need to use your analytical and problem solving skills to understand a range of issues and be able to multi-task whilst dealing with interruptions.

We pride ourselves in taking care of staff wellbeing, including the recent introduction of L&D wellbeing walks. The team is very approachable and willing to help and share ideas and skills to ensure we have the best service possible. We're always reviewing and improving our training so you'll need to be flexible in your approach to a changing environment.

If you have some previous NHS knowledge or experience that would be ideal, however, we'll provide you with full training. If this sounds like a role you'd thrive in, we'd love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

Learning & Development is here to support our staff with education and progression. We provide a wide range of opportunities in-house and in partnership with others. We are a friendly administration team of 22 staff operating as part of the wider Learning & Development team (roughly 110 staff). We pride ourselves on the quality of the training we provide and you'll play a big part in maintaining this through efficient administrative processes. These include:

  • Communicating with various stakeholders such as, students, subject matter experts, facilitators and visitors to the education centre.
  • Responding to queries via phone, email, service desk and face to face. Proficiently using the Learning & Development system to support staff.
  • Administrative support for the scheduling of training courses., including advertising, bookings, venues.
  • Processing orders via internal e-procurement system.
  • Provide reception support when required.
  • Assist with invigilating exams for learners completing maths and English functional skills.
  • Supporting events as required, such as Corporate Trust Induction.
  • Production of electronic documents, such as processes, reports, posters and minutes.

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide 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
  • Individual and Trust wide learning and development
  • 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
  • NHS Discount
  • Pension scheme
  • Lease car scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Mental Health First Aiders
  • Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
  • Staff networking and support groups

Details

Date posted

27 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

267-CS7019666

Job locations

Learning & Development, 5th Floor, Unipart House

Garsington Road

Oxford

OX4 2PG


Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

  • GCSE English & Maths
  • Higher Education qualification (i.e. 'A'Level/NVQ 3) or equivalent/previous experience in an Administration role.
  • Experience of working in an administrative role.

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience (understanding of NHS systems)

IT Skills

Essential

  • Excellent IT skills will all Microsoft Office software (outlook, excel, word, powepoint)

Desirable

  • Understanding of Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, ensuring attention to detail.
  • Experience of the development of administration systems and procedures
  • Ability to work effectively to meet deadlines and prioritise workload.
  • Able to input, navigate and interpret data
  • Organise work independently and prioritise work appropriately

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Ability to work independently and use initiative but know own limitations and when to seek advice.
  • Commitment to own personal development and motivated to attend training opportunities.
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Able to work as a part of a team
  • Professional approach
Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

  • GCSE English & Maths
  • Higher Education qualification (i.e. 'A'Level/NVQ 3) or equivalent/previous experience in an Administration role.
  • Experience of working in an administrative role.

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience (understanding of NHS systems)

IT Skills

Essential

  • Excellent IT skills will all Microsoft Office software (outlook, excel, word, powepoint)

Desirable

  • Understanding of Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, ensuring attention to detail.
  • Experience of the development of administration systems and procedures
  • Ability to work effectively to meet deadlines and prioritise workload.
  • Able to input, navigate and interpret data
  • Organise work independently and prioritise work appropriately

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Ability to work independently and use initiative but know own limitations and when to seek advice.
  • Commitment to own personal development and motivated to attend training opportunities.
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Able to work as a part of a team
  • Professional approach

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

Learning & Development, 5th Floor, Unipart House

Garsington Road

Oxford

OX4 2PG


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Learning & Development, 5th Floor, Unipart House

Garsington Road

Oxford

OX4 2PG


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Compulsory & Clinical Education Co-ordinator

Lorna Johnson

Lorna.Johnson@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

07887411421

Details

Date posted

27 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

267-CS7019666

Job locations

Learning & Development, 5th Floor, Unipart House

Garsington Road

Oxford

OX4 2PG


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