Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Clinical Administrator to provide a full and confidential secretarial and administrative service to Consultant Psychiatrists and their team within the area of Adult Mental Health Inpatients.
Main duties of the job
A wide range of secretarial and clerical skills will be required to support the smooth running of day to day operational issues for the supporting the clinical teams, thus enabling a whole team approach with the aim of providing outstanding compassionate care.
The post-holder will be required to work as part of a team with other Clinical Administrators and team members and provide cross cover during periods of staff absence. The post-holder will need be flexible in their approach and use initiative and judgement to organise their own workload.
About us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be 'outstanding' by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Hold an RSA Level three/Speed typing qualification or demonstrable experience (min 60 wpm)
- NVQ in Administration level 3
- Experience of providing administration and secretarial at a senior / executive level
Desirable
- Shorthand or speed writing
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
- Previous experience of System1
- Band 3 Administration Experience
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Reliable and consistent in approach, demonstrating empathy and an open communication style with all team members, fostering this culture across the team.
- Ability to work in a flexible way and respond to change.
- Ability to work in a fast paced and challenging environment.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to deal sensitively with service users, carers and colleagues
Desirable
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure and to work to deadlines
- Good time management skills
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Hold an RSA Level three/Speed typing qualification or demonstrable experience (min 60 wpm)
- NVQ in Administration level 3
- Experience of providing administration and secretarial at a senior / executive level
Desirable
- Shorthand or speed writing
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
- Previous experience of System1
- Band 3 Administration Experience
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Reliable and consistent in approach, demonstrating empathy and an open communication style with all team members, fostering this culture across the team.
- Ability to work in a flexible way and respond to change.
- Ability to work in a fast paced and challenging environment.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to deal sensitively with service users, carers and colleagues
Desirable
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure and to work to deadlines
- Good time management skills
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).
