Job summary
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We have a vacancy for a Senior Administrator to support the Health Visiting team in Gloucester. The post is 30 hours in total per week, main base at Rikenel Health Centre but you will need to be able to travel around the county.
We are looking for a reliable, well organised, flexible and highly motivated individual to provide a comprehensive administration service to the Health Visiting Team. You will need to be conscientious, with the ability to work under pressure, plan and coordinate a demanding workload. The nature of the work requires accuracy, sensitivity and confidentiality.
Excellent communication skills are essential as is the ability to liaise with senior managers, clinical team members and people at all levels. The successful applicant should have robust computer skills and have the ability to learn new skills and processes. A common sense approach to work is important as well as having the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner at all times. You will also be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team with a positive and solution-focused attitude.
The successful candidate will be part of a busy and friendly team supporting the wider public health nursing team across a number of specialist roles within the service.
Main duties of the job
- To provide effective administrative support to the Public Health Nursing Team.
- To develop a thorough understanding of the service and processes used.
- Efficiently use System 1 and other databases input information
- Efficiently use appropriate systems to collect, collate and report data and information in an accurate format (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Responds to all colleagues in a positive, professional and helpful manner. Takes the 'wider view' at all times and builds good working relationships.
- Communicate effectively with a wide range of people including colleagues and members of the public, ensuring at all times that a professional approach is presented.
- To use own initiative in prioritising workload to ensure deadlines are met. When appropriate, to propose changes to working practices to maximise efficient/effectiveness of role.
- To adopt a flexible and supportive role within the administration team by assisting with workload in the absence of colleagues to maintain a robust and quality service.
- Carrying out general administrative tasks for the department to agreed standards and timescales, e.g. photocopying, sending out correspondence and documents, etc.
- Expectation of flexible working between community sites of the Public Health Nursing Team within the county
About us
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.
Our Staff Survey results showed people at our Trust feel they are engaged, part of a team and work for a compassionate and inclusive organisation.
Our overall scores were better than average in eight of nine themes and level in one - the best overall results for a community, mental health and learning disabilities Trust in the south west and first equal amongst all sector NHS providers within the region too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- GCSE level (Grade A-C) in Mathematics & English (or equivalent).
Desirable
- Educated to academic Level 3 (e.g.: A-Level, NVQ3, OCR/RSA3, City and Guilds 3) in a Business/ Administration related subject Or Educated to academic Level 2 (e.g. GCSE Grade A-C) with considerable recent administrative experience and will be expected to undertake the relevant level 3 qualification on appointment to post.
- ECDL or equivalent
LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Proven administration skills and experience.
- IT literate, experience in typing/word processing and data entry.
- Recent relevant experience within a Customer facing/ Business environment (face to face and via the telephone)
Desirable
- Some experience of working in a healthcare/NHS environment
- Experience of day-to-day supervision of Admin support staff.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- GCSE level (Grade A-C) in Mathematics & English (or equivalent).
Desirable
- Educated to academic Level 3 (e.g.: A-Level, NVQ3, OCR/RSA3, City and Guilds 3) in a Business/ Administration related subject Or Educated to academic Level 2 (e.g. GCSE Grade A-C) with considerable recent administrative experience and will be expected to undertake the relevant level 3 qualification on appointment to post.
- ECDL or equivalent
LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Proven administration skills and experience.
- IT literate, experience in typing/word processing and data entry.
- Recent relevant experience within a Customer facing/ Business environment (face to face and via the telephone)
Desirable
- Some experience of working in a healthcare/NHS environment
- Experience of day-to-day supervision of Admin support staff.
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).
