Bank Admin and Clerical

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

JOB SUMMARY

To work as part of an administrative team providing temporary, high quality and co-ordinated support as specified within the placement request.

The post will vary depending on the assignment and department helping to provide an efficient and cost-effective service to the Trust.

General Admin and clerical experience are essential along with excellent time management, organisational, communication skills and a flexible approach to work.

Please specify preferred site in your application

PLEASE NOTE. Although we are unable to guarantee hours, this post would be unsuitable for anyone seeking work outside of normal business hours such as evenings, nights, or weekends. Our temporary staffing placements fill an immediate short-term need for services that require cover on weekdays; requirements are typically between 15 and 37.5 hours per week and placements will typically last between 4 and 12 weeks.

Main duties of the job

Communication

To work and liaise with various teams and services across MSE Trust to undertake varied admin and clerical duties in line with the assignment.

To provide quality customer care to relevant services and support in a timely, helpful, and pleasant manner, dealing with all enquiries effectively and sensitively, acting where necessary and escalating, if required, in line with Trust's policies, procedures and guidance.

Analytical and Planning

Dependent on the placement; to coordinate clinical and non-clinical appointment arrangements. To ensure that planned appointments make best use of time and are confirmed in a timely manner.

To access office systems and other information systems, undertake general office duties as required, including filing, scanning, photocopying, management, and disposal of confidential information, to provide an effective administration service, as required by the temporary placement.

To undertake duties that promote and support health and safety including carrying out and recording risk assessments including Display Screen Assessments, to ensure a safe working environment.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Date posted

27 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£12.14 an hour Per Hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

390-Clerical Bank OCT

Job locations

MSE Basildon/Broomfield/Southend

Britannia Park

Southend

SS2 6GE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Full JD attached

JOB TITLE: Bank Admin & ClericalLOCATION: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation trustDIRECTORATE: CorporateDEPARTMENT: Temporary StaffingGRADE: Band 2RESPONSIBLE TO: Temporary Staffing ManagerACCOUNTABLE TO: Temporary Staffing ManagerJOB SUMMARYTo work as part of an administrative team providing temporary, high quality and coordinated support as specified within the placement request.The post will vary depending on the assignment and department helping to provide an efficientand cost-effective service to the Trust.General Admin and clerical experience are essential along with excellent time management,organisational, communication skills and a flexible approach to work.MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES1. CommunicationTo work and liaise with various teams and services across MSE Trust to undertakevaried admin and clerical duties in line with the assignment.To provide quality customer care to relevant services and support in a timely,helpful, and pleasant manner, dealing with all enquiries effectively and sensitively,acting where necessary and escalating, if required, in line with Trusts policies,procedures and guidance.To demonstrate good communication skills, receive and communicate messagesaccurately via telephone / email/ patient records etc. as specified within theplacement details.

Receive and distribute incoming mail and ensure outgoing mail is sentappropriately and in a timely manner, as specified within the placement details.To work as an effective team member, networking and contributing to improveworking process and practice as required by the post.2. Analytical and PlanningDependant on the placement; to coordinate clinical and non-clinical appointmentarrangements. To ensure that planned appointments make best use of time and are confirmed in a timely manner.To access office systems and other information systems, undertake general officeduties as required, including filing, scanning, photocopying, management, anddisposal of confidential information, to provide an effective administration service,as required by the temporary placement.To undertake duties that promote and support health and safety including carrying out and recording risk assessments including Display Screen Assessments, to ensure a safe working environment.3. Policy and Service DevelopmentTo work in line with Trust policy, procedure and guidance, Standard Operating Procedures ensuring best practice and quality and governance standards are adhered to.4. Staff ManagementTo undertake any other duties required by a manager appropriate to the banding and relevant to the temporary role.There are a range of Services across MSE Trust where there may be requirements for additional responsibility appropriate to the banding.5. Information ResourcesTo ensure data quality, confidentiality, and compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018. To accurately type or transcribe from audio or paper, patient, or other information to maintain records and/or produce correspondence to support service record keeping and communication as required by the temporary placement

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full JD attached

JOB TITLE: Bank Admin & ClericalLOCATION: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation trustDIRECTORATE: CorporateDEPARTMENT: Temporary StaffingGRADE: Band 2RESPONSIBLE TO: Temporary Staffing ManagerACCOUNTABLE TO: Temporary Staffing ManagerJOB SUMMARYTo work as part of an administrative team providing temporary, high quality and coordinated support as specified within the placement request.The post will vary depending on the assignment and department helping to provide an efficientand cost-effective service to the Trust.General Admin and clerical experience are essential along with excellent time management,organisational, communication skills and a flexible approach to work.MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES1. CommunicationTo work and liaise with various teams and services across MSE Trust to undertakevaried admin and clerical duties in line with the assignment.To provide quality customer care to relevant services and support in a timely,helpful, and pleasant manner, dealing with all enquiries effectively and sensitively,acting where necessary and escalating, if required, in line with Trusts policies,procedures and guidance.To demonstrate good communication skills, receive and communicate messagesaccurately via telephone / email/ patient records etc. as specified within theplacement details.

Receive and distribute incoming mail and ensure outgoing mail is sentappropriately and in a timely manner, as specified within the placement details.To work as an effective team member, networking and contributing to improveworking process and practice as required by the post.2. Analytical and PlanningDependant on the placement; to coordinate clinical and non-clinical appointmentarrangements. To ensure that planned appointments make best use of time and are confirmed in a timely manner.To access office systems and other information systems, undertake general officeduties as required, including filing, scanning, photocopying, management, anddisposal of confidential information, to provide an effective administration service,as required by the temporary placement.To undertake duties that promote and support health and safety including carrying out and recording risk assessments including Display Screen Assessments, to ensure a safe working environment.3. Policy and Service DevelopmentTo work in line with Trust policy, procedure and guidance, Standard Operating Procedures ensuring best practice and quality and governance standards are adhered to.4. Staff ManagementTo undertake any other duties required by a manager appropriate to the banding and relevant to the temporary role.There are a range of Services across MSE Trust where there may be requirements for additional responsibility appropriate to the banding.5. Information ResourcesTo ensure data quality, confidentiality, and compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018. To accurately type or transcribe from audio or paper, patient, or other information to maintain records and/or produce correspondence to support service record keeping and communication as required by the temporary placement

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Literacy and numeracy minimum of entry level 3
  • Computer literate

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 or an equivalent qualification
  • Understanding of data protection and patient confidentiality

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in an environment with changing demands and priorities

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Literacy and numeracy minimum of entry level 3
  • Computer literate

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 or an equivalent qualification
  • Understanding of data protection and patient confidentiality

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in an environment with changing demands and priorities

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

MSE Basildon/Broomfield/Southend

Britannia Park

Southend

SS2 6GE


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

MSE Basildon/Broomfield/Southend

Britannia Park

Southend

SS2 6GE


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Booking Officer

Raj Hussain

Rajwayne.hussain@nhs.net

Date posted

27 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£12.14 an hour Per Hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

390-Clerical Bank OCT

Job locations

MSE Basildon/Broomfield/Southend

Britannia Park

Southend

SS2 6GE


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