Job summary
Temporary Workforce Services are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our busy team.
This post will be to support the booking team to secure temporary staff into vacant shifts across the trust. The role will involve both telephone and email communication, and some face-to-face enquires. You will be using online databases and Excel on a daily basis.
Normal working hours will be Monday - Friday (9am-5pm).
Main duties of the job
The role will be supporting the trust to cover vacant shifts with temporary staff, both bank and agency. TWS cover all staff groups, from doctors to HCAs to administrators. Every request can be different in terms of skills, hours and location and we do our best to match available staff to these requirements.
Therewill also be involvement in ensuring compliances are in date and the WTD legislation is adhered to at all times. We are looking for someone with good customer service skills, someone who is a good problem solver, can think outside the box and can multitask. Knowledge on trust locations and procedures would be a bonus.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of good numeracy and literacy
- Good general education
- Typing / text processing / data entry skills to RSAII or equivalent OR Administration NVQ2 or equivalent skills
Desirable
- GCSE level A-C including English and Maths
- ECDL or other recognised IT qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of previous admin or secretarial experience in a busy environment
- Record keeping and filing systems
- Prioritisation of workload
Desirable
- Previous NHS administration experience
- Use of computerised record systems
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good word / text processing skills.
Desirable
- Familiarity with medical / technical / other relevant terminology.
- Audio Typing skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of good numeracy and literacy
- Good general education
- Typing / text processing / data entry skills to RSAII or equivalent OR Administration NVQ2 or equivalent skills
Desirable
- GCSE level A-C including English and Maths
- ECDL or other recognised IT qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of previous admin or secretarial experience in a busy environment
- Record keeping and filing systems
- Prioritisation of workload
Desirable
- Previous NHS administration experience
- Use of computerised record systems
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good word / text processing skills.
Desirable
- Familiarity with medical / technical / other relevant terminology.
- Audio Typing skills.
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).
