Job summary
To support the Adult Safeguarding Team by providing a comprehensive administration and secretarial service.
Main duties of the job
To act as the first point of contact for the adult safeguarding team by telephone, for professionals and members of the public.
To take overall responsibility for the provision of a comprehensive, efficient and confidential secretarial, administrative co-ordination to the adult safeguarding team, using own initiative to problem solve and prioritise the urgency of work and to act on behalf of the team when appropriate and as required.
About us
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Person specification
Essential
- Good standard of education GCSEs or equivalent RSA3 Typing/Word Processing or other recognised qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- ECDL NVQ4 in admin or equivalent experience
Person Specification
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' secretarial and/or administrative experience. Computer skills and a willingness to learn new software packages. Experience of using Excel database software. Experience of managing competing and varied demands
Desirable
- Experience of working within NHS/Medical Terminology Have an understanding of Adult Safeguarding
Person Specification
Person specification
Essential
- Good standard of education GCSEs or equivalent RSA3 Typing/Word Processing or other recognised qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- ECDL NVQ4 in admin or equivalent experience
Person Specification
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' secretarial and/or administrative experience. Computer skills and a willingness to learn new software packages. Experience of using Excel database software. Experience of managing competing and varied demands
Desirable
- Experience of working within NHS/Medical Terminology Have an understanding of Adult Safeguarding
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
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
Employer's website
https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
