Central London Community Health Trust

Receptionist/Admin Officer

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Job summary

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust Sexual Health Directorate

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic,and flexible receptionist to work as part of our Sexual Health team.

There is a vacant post of 19 hrs available on a part-time basis at

Hatfield Centre working - Monday 8.30am-5pm,

Tuesday 8.30am - 8pm

This is a fixed term post for 12 months

Full training will be given to successful candidate on ourComputerised 'Lilie' package

Please note that you may be asked to cover other days including some late shifts

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive and high-quality reception and administrative support service to the Contraception, HIV and Sexual Health Service team within Hertfordshire Sexual Health Service.

The post holder will take responsibility for booking clinics, processing new referrals, updating waiting lists and communicating appointment related information to patients/carers and provide administration support to clinical staff.

PLEASE NOTE- THIS ROLE ISNOTELIGIBLE FOR VISA SPONSORSHIP

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

  • A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
  • Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
  • Flexible working options
  • Annual travel card loan
  • Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Details

Date posted

17 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,008 to £25,553 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS pro rata (part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

824-HERTS-5076-A

Job locations

Hatfield Centre

Queensway Hatfield Hertfordshire

St Albans

AL10 0LT


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To book appointments and manage cancellations or amendments in a timely manner.
  • To take initial responsibility for the local resolution of problems that may arise with staff/clients and to deal with complaints according to CLCH (Central London Community Health NHS Trust) policy and procedures.
  • To communicate effectively by competent use of email, telephone, written and face-to-face communication according to CLCH guidelines and customer care standards.
  • To provide cover for other administrators/team members when necessary or as directed.
  • To work as a team member with other clerical staff, nurses and doctors and support the admin manager.
  • To undertake photocopying, faxing, scanning and filing of confidential and non-confidential information.

    Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To book appointments and manage cancellations or amendments in a timely manner.
  • To take initial responsibility for the local resolution of problems that may arise with staff/clients and to deal with complaints according to CLCH (Central London Community Health NHS Trust) policy and procedures.
  • To communicate effectively by competent use of email, telephone, written and face-to-face communication according to CLCH guidelines and customer care standards.
  • To provide cover for other administrators/team members when necessary or as directed.
  • To work as a team member with other clerical staff, nurses and doctors and support the admin manager.
  • To undertake photocopying, faxing, scanning and filing of confidential and non-confidential information.

    Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qaulification

Essential

  • Good level of literacy and numeracy and general education
  • NVQ Admin Level 3 in Administration or equivalent

Desirable

  • European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Secretarial or administrative experience in an office environment
  • xperience of working with the general public in a customer or clientfacing role.
  • Experience of inputting to databases, spreadsheets and/or other IT systems and business applications used in the office environment
  • Experience of taking, producing and distributing notes as directed

Desirable

  • Experience of working with patients and carers in a public sector environment.
  • Experience of working in a health care environment
  • Knowledge of petty cash and stock ordering procedures

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of the need for confidentiality
  • Understanding of Equal Opportunities and Diversity
  • Ability to create and structure office systems e.g. filing, stationery and equipment ordering
  • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
  • Accurate copy typing.
  • Excellent verbal and written skills.
  • Demonstrates excellent customer service skills
  • Able to prepare routine correspondence independently
  • Able use own initiative to plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines
  • Ability work effectively in a team.
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to work and adapt to a changing environment
  • Ability to work autonomously and make decisions
  • Evidence of excellent organisational skills
  • Self-motivated.
  • Reliable, flexible & adaptable
  • Ability to use initiative
  • Creative & innovative.
  • Ability to stay calm and focused.
  • Able to provide evidence of demonstration of the Trust's Values and Behaviours.
  • Able to demonstrate excellence in Customer Service
  • Able to meet the required IT Skills for the post

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an environment requiring an awareness of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
Person Specification

Education/Qaulification

Essential

  • Good level of literacy and numeracy and general education
  • NVQ Admin Level 3 in Administration or equivalent

Desirable

  • European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Secretarial or administrative experience in an office environment
  • xperience of working with the general public in a customer or clientfacing role.
  • Experience of inputting to databases, spreadsheets and/or other IT systems and business applications used in the office environment
  • Experience of taking, producing and distributing notes as directed

Desirable

  • Experience of working with patients and carers in a public sector environment.
  • Experience of working in a health care environment
  • Knowledge of petty cash and stock ordering procedures

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of the need for confidentiality
  • Understanding of Equal Opportunities and Diversity
  • Ability to create and structure office systems e.g. filing, stationery and equipment ordering
  • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
  • Accurate copy typing.
  • Excellent verbal and written skills.
  • Demonstrates excellent customer service skills
  • Able to prepare routine correspondence independently
  • Able use own initiative to plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines
  • Ability work effectively in a team.
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to work and adapt to a changing environment
  • Ability to work autonomously and make decisions
  • Evidence of excellent organisational skills
  • Self-motivated.
  • Reliable, flexible & adaptable
  • Ability to use initiative
  • Creative & innovative.
  • Ability to stay calm and focused.
  • Able to provide evidence of demonstration of the Trust's Values and Behaviours.
  • Able to demonstrate excellence in Customer Service
  • Able to meet the required IT Skills for the post

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an environment requiring an awareness of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Hatfield Centre

Queensway Hatfield Hertfordshire

St Albans

AL10 0LT


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Hatfield Centre

Queensway Hatfield Hertfordshire

St Albans

AL10 0LT


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Administrator

Fiona Geraghty

Fiona.Geraghty@nhs.net

02081026260

Details

Date posted

17 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,008 to £25,553 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS pro rata (part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

824-HERTS-5076-A

Job locations

Hatfield Centre

Queensway Hatfield Hertfordshire

St Albans

AL10 0LT


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