Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Administration Assistant to join the Corporate Nursing Team which forms part of the Directorate of Nursing Services at DBTH.
If you are looking for a new challenge or to expand your experience and enjoy working across a diverse portfolio and are enthusiastic and motivated this could be the role for you.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to maintain a high standard of administrative support to the corporate nursing team with all elements of work, including minute taking, action logs, diary management etc.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Able to deal sensitively and professionally to all queries
- Maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of the data Protection Act (1998)
- Able to communicate effectively both written and verbal
Desirable
- Team player
- Able to work in a team environment
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- Intermediate typing qualification (Level 2) / EDCL
- Proven recent experience in a secretarial/ administrative role
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, Word and Excel in particular
- Working knowledge of office procedures
- GCSE English Language - minimum Grade C or equivalent
Desirable
- Customer care qualification
- Office management or similar qualification
- Proven experience in an administrative role in a healthcare environment
- Working knowledge of a mainframe IT system
- Experience of recruitment procedures
- Service improvement training
- Data manipulation skills
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to work proactively and adapt to changing deadlines
- Flexible approach to enable changing demands to be accommodated effectively
- Accurate and careful working to ensure a high standard or work produced
Person Specification
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Able to deal sensitively and professionally to all queries
- Maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of the data Protection Act (1998)
- Able to communicate effectively both written and verbal
Desirable
- Team player
- Able to work in a team environment
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- Intermediate typing qualification (Level 2) / EDCL
- Proven recent experience in a secretarial/ administrative role
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, Word and Excel in particular
- Working knowledge of office procedures
- GCSE English Language - minimum Grade C or equivalent
Desirable
- Customer care qualification
- Office management or similar qualification
- Proven experience in an administrative role in a healthcare environment
- Working knowledge of a mainframe IT system
- Experience of recruitment procedures
- Service improvement training
- Data manipulation skills
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to work proactively and adapt to changing deadlines
- Flexible approach to enable changing demands to be accommodated effectively
- Accurate and careful working to ensure a high standard or work produced
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.
