Job summary
An exciting opportunity
has arisen to join a fast paced, friendly and committed Administration Team as
a Safeguarding Administrator supporting in the LPT Safeguarding Team.
The position is
based at Gwendolen House, Leicester General Hospital.
We are seeking
to recruit a Safeguarding Administration Assistant on a Fixed Term or Secondment
contract for 12 months (with the potential for extension).
The post is
30 hours (0.8wte) per week over 5 days.
We are looking
for a friendly, enthusiastic and motivated person who enjoys being part of a
team. You will need to demonstrate good communication skills, have a flexible
approach and be able to prioritise your own workload. Please refer to the job description and
person specification for a full description of the role.
Previous
experience of using the electronic patient record system (SystmOne) is desirable.
You must obtain permission for a
secondment from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
If you have any
queries please contact Karen Pountain Tel: 0116 295 8724 / 07795 353748, or
email: karen.pountain@nhs.net
Interview date -Thursday
31st August 2023
Main duties of the job
To work within the Safeguarding Administration Team, to carry out a range of administration duties to support the Safeguarding Team and Duty Hub.
This will also include liaising and communicating with the Local Authorities and Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust staff, by using a range of communication skills.
Please refer to the full job description and personal specifications required for this role.
About us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general level of education including GCSE in English at Grade C or equivalent.
- GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or equivalent.
- RSA II typing qualification or equivalent keyboard skills.
- NVQ2 in Administration or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience in delivering an efficient administrative service.
Desirable
- Previous experience of using the electronic patient record system (SystmOne) is desirable
Experience
Essential
- 1-Knowledge and Skills
- Consistency working to high levels of accuracy
- Good working knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office packages.
- Ability to communicate articulately and effectively with a wide range of professional colleagues and service users.
- Demonstrate knowledge of inputting, storage and retrieval of data accurately
- Excellent keyboard skills.
- Demonstrate problem solving skills using own judgement and initiative.
- Ability to organise, plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills at all times.
- Ability to take messages and relay them accurately and in a timely manner.
- 2-Experience (both work and life related)
- Previous experience of working in a busy office environment.
- Experience of delivering work within agreed deadlines.
- Experience of working collaboratively with others as part of a team.
- Experience of providing excellent customer service.
- Previous experience of using SystmOne and/or RiO
- 3-Personal Attributes
- Able to work under pressure and handle conflicting demands efficiently in a professional manner.
- Self-motivated.
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs of the service.
- Ability to deal with difficult / emotive situations as they arise, taking appropriate action and knowing when to escalate.
Standard Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to the Trusts values
- Compassion
- Trust
- Respect
- Integrity
- Commitment to Equality & Valuing Diversity Principles.
- Understanding of Confidentiality & Data Protection.
- Understanding of the service users of the Trust (which could include lived experience of conditions the Trust deals with or of receiving services relevant to those the Trust provides).
- Own transport or suitable alternative. You must demonstrate how you would meet the stated mobility requirement on your application form.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general level of education including GCSE in English at Grade C or equivalent.
- GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or equivalent.
- RSA II typing qualification or equivalent keyboard skills.
- NVQ2 in Administration or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience in delivering an efficient administrative service.
Desirable
- Previous experience of using the electronic patient record system (SystmOne) is desirable
Experience
Essential
- 1-Knowledge and Skills
- Consistency working to high levels of accuracy
- Good working knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office packages.
- Ability to communicate articulately and effectively with a wide range of professional colleagues and service users.
- Demonstrate knowledge of inputting, storage and retrieval of data accurately
- Excellent keyboard skills.
- Demonstrate problem solving skills using own judgement and initiative.
- Ability to organise, plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills at all times.
- Ability to take messages and relay them accurately and in a timely manner.
- 2-Experience (both work and life related)
- Previous experience of working in a busy office environment.
- Experience of delivering work within agreed deadlines.
- Experience of working collaboratively with others as part of a team.
- Experience of providing excellent customer service.
- Previous experience of using SystmOne and/or RiO
- 3-Personal Attributes
- Able to work under pressure and handle conflicting demands efficiently in a professional manner.
- Self-motivated.
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs of the service.
- Ability to deal with difficult / emotive situations as they arise, taking appropriate action and knowing when to escalate.
Standard Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to the Trusts values
- Compassion
- Trust
- Respect
- Integrity
- Commitment to Equality & Valuing Diversity Principles.
- Understanding of Confidentiality & Data Protection.
- Understanding of the service users of the Trust (which could include lived experience of conditions the Trust deals with or of receiving services relevant to those the Trust provides).
- Own transport or suitable alternative. You must demonstrate how you would meet the stated mobility requirement on your application form.
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.
