Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join the Health Visiting Team as an Operational Support Officer who can support , inspire and motivate the administration team and offer operational support to the service, you'll play a key role in our Health Visiting Team.
The post holder will be employed by East Sussex Healthcare Trust but be part of the Integrated Early Help Service 0 -19 Service (East Sussex Healthcare Trust and East Sussex County Council).
The role is fast paced, requiring resilience, accuracy, and the ability to work under pressure. You will be able to organise your own workload to meet the demands of a reactive and busy environment. Confidentiality must be maintained at all times and being a good communicator is also key.
This is a great opportunity to take on a rewarding role, if you are an enthusiastic individual who is keen to join our exciting team and support our Locality Managers, Practitioners, Administration colleagues, and Clients on a daily basis then we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will provide Operational support which will be face-to-face and virtual for clinical staff and team administrators, as directed by the Business Support Manager, Locality Managers and or Senior Management Team.
The post holder will provide training, supervision, PDR and line management support to the team administrators.
You will assist with servicing and minuting of strategic meetings.
It is essential that you are able to demonstrate good interpersonal, verbal and written skills and have a "can do" positive attitude.
You will have an excellent level of IT literacy, including, Microsoft Office and NHS Systems such as SystmOne, you will be using multiple software packages.
This role will keep you both challenged and busy as you work closely with colleagues to support the clinical team.
Potential applicants should ensure they evidence all the essential criteria in their application.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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.
For more information about the 0-19 Early Help service see the following links.Health visiting in East Sussex
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.
For more information about the 0-19 Early Help service see the following links.Health visiting in East Sussex
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education to GCSE Grade C or above, with English and Maths
- NVQ3 in administration or relevant experience
- Degree level Business / Administration / IT qualification or proven equivalent knowledge and experience
Desirable
- Personnel administration training or knowledge e.g. CPP
- Advanced IT qualification or similar level of knowledge and experience
- NHS Management or leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Substantial administration experience in NHS or similar complex organisation
- Experience of computerised record systems and data storage / retrieval / analysis
- Specialist IT systems e.g. systmone, e-roster or related experience
- Providing basic HR advice and admin processes
Desirable
- NHS administration experience in a similar post
- Experience of managing office systems and procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education to GCSE Grade C or above, with English and Maths
- NVQ3 in administration or relevant experience
- Degree level Business / Administration / IT qualification or proven equivalent knowledge and experience
Desirable
- Personnel administration training or knowledge e.g. CPP
- Advanced IT qualification or similar level of knowledge and experience
- NHS Management or leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Substantial administration experience in NHS or similar complex organisation
- Experience of computerised record systems and data storage / retrieval / analysis
- Specialist IT systems e.g. systmone, e-roster or related experience
- Providing basic HR advice and admin processes
Desirable
- NHS administration experience in a similar post
- Experience of managing office systems and procedures
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).
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Base to be confirmed will require working across East Sussex BN27 2JZ / TN37 6AS
TBC
TN37 6AS
Employer's website
http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
