Job summary
The post holder is an integral part of the Infection Prevention & Control service team, providing administration duties, maintaining IPC supplies, stock ordering, liaising and interacting with other healthcare professionals, patients relatives and staff and signposting people to the appropriate member of staff
The post holder will assist and prepare for regular IPC meetings and support the note taking and follow up actions as required.
The post holder will maintain up to date and accurate team diaries which include making appointments, arranging meetings, events and venues.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will provide general administrative support to the IPC service team
- The post holder will contribute to the standardisation of administrative systems and processes within the IPC service
- The post holder will maintain up to date and accurate team diaries which include making appointments, arranging meetings, events and venues
- The post holder will assist and prepare for regular IPC meetings and support the note taking and follow up actions as required
- Undertake filing duties and inputting of data around the service needs
- Complete other general administration duties as required by the team such as printing, managing the IPC service mailbox, post, answering telephone calls and taking messages
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To organise and prioritise own workload daily to ensure that time deadlines are met and urgent work is accommodated
- maintain confidentiality of all information relating to patients and staff gained through your employment within the organisation
- To order goods/stationary using inhouse supply chain and unit 4 ordering system
- To book travel/hotel accommodation via the business system
- Comply with trust policies for personal and patient safety and for prevention of healthcare associated infections, this includes a requirement for rigorous and consistent compliance with policies, procedures and guidelines in relation to all aspects of infection prevention
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To organise and prioritise own workload daily to ensure that time deadlines are met and urgent work is accommodated
- maintain confidentiality of all information relating to patients and staff gained through your employment within the organisation
- To order goods/stationary using inhouse supply chain and unit 4 ordering system
- To book travel/hotel accommodation via the business system
- Comply with trust policies for personal and patient safety and for prevention of healthcare associated infections, this includes a requirement for rigorous and consistent compliance with policies, procedures and guidelines in relation to all aspects of infection prevention
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Good general level of academic education to GCSE level as a minimum or equivalent experience
Desirable
- ECDL qualification or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Working knowledge of office procedures (filing, post, record keeping etc.)
- Awareness of concept of confidentiality in relation to healthcare
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS data quality standards
Experience
Essential
- Working within a team/service
- Clerical/ administration support experience
- Customer Care Experience
- Experience of dealing with the public
Desirable
- Experience of using Advantis
skills & abilities
Essential
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Good general level of academic education to GCSE level as a minimum or equivalent experience
Desirable
- ECDL qualification or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Working knowledge of office procedures (filing, post, record keeping etc.)
- Awareness of concept of confidentiality in relation to healthcare
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS data quality standards
Experience
Essential
- Working within a team/service
- Clerical/ administration support experience
- Customer Care Experience
- Experience of dealing with the public
Desirable
- Experience of using Advantis
skills & abilities
Essential
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office
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).
