South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Administrator

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Office Administrator and Typist to join the busy office team of the Specialist Weight Management Service (SWMS). The SWMS is a, Tier 3, MDT service consisting of Consultant Endocrinologists and Diabetologists, a GP with Specialist Interest, Clinical Psychologists, Dietitians, Physiotherapists, Specialist Nurse, Senior Support Worker, Clinical Support Workers and Administrators. Since its beginning, approximately 15 years ago, the SWMS has grown quickly and now provides a Tier 3 service to the areas of Hartlepool, Stockton-On-Tees, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, Whitby, Hambleton and Richmondshire. It has recently expanded into other areas of North Yorkshire, and up to South Tyneside.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will have administrative duties to help with the efficient running of the Specialist Weight Management Service (SWMS). This will involve working with telephones, computers, electronic medical records systems, typing systems and with the SWMS administration team helping to support the smooth running of the service.

The successful applicant will have good written, verbal communication skills, good IT skills and be able to demonstrate excellent team working skills and compassionate care. Previous experience of working in a healthcare administration setting will be advantageous.

Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:

Your Leadership Impact

Service Improvement for Beginners

After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

Date posted

14 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

328-UE-6929169-A

Job locations

Langbaurgh House

Bow Street

Guisborough

TS14 7AA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE's English and Maths A-C or equivalent qualification or equivalent work experience
NVQ 2 in Business Administration or equivalent experience or equivalent work experience

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of typing & office working.

Knowledge

Essential

Fluent in spoken and written English.
Acknowledge own limits of skills, competences and responsibilities and work within them. Exemplary telephone manor and communication skills.
Well established IT skills (Windows and Microsoft Office skills are essential).
Excellent listening skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills/ flexibility
Ability to handle difficult situations in a calm, professional and compassionate manor, such as a person making a complaint

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE's English and Maths A-C or equivalent qualification or equivalent work experience
NVQ 2 in Business Administration or equivalent experience or equivalent work experience

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of typing & office working.

Knowledge

Essential

Fluent in spoken and written English.
Acknowledge own limits of skills, competences and responsibilities and work within them. Exemplary telephone manor and communication skills.
Well established IT skills (Windows and Microsoft Office skills are essential).
Excellent listening skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills/ flexibility
Ability to handle difficult situations in a calm, professional and compassionate manor, such as a person making a complaint

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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Langbaurgh House

Bow Street

Guisborough

TS14 7AA

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Langbaurgh House

Bow Street

Guisborough

TS14 7AA

Employer's website

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