Spectrum Community Health CIC

Administration Assistant - HMP Durham

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Job summary

The post holder will provide comprehensive administration and information services within the Prison Healthcare Department of the Health and Justice Business Unit. They will work as part of the administration team to support the provision of high quality clerical, administrative duties for the Mental Health services within the Prison environment.

Please note that this post is for 12 months maternity cover.

Main duties of the job

Are you looking an opportunity to work in a challenging environment and support a multi-disciplinary team of clinical staff providing healthcare services to offenders? Spectrum Community Health Services are currently recruiting for a committed and highly motivated Healthcare Administrator to join the friendly healthcare team at His Majesty's Prison Durham which is based in the Old Elvet area of Durham city centre, providing administrative support to the mental health team and recovery services within the prison.

About us

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE

Join our team

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.

Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!

  • Access to NHS Pension
  • Annual leave on your Birthday
  • Welcome payment for some posts
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Training and Development opportunities
  • Flexible Working
  • Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
  • Up to 33 days annual leave

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.

We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.

Our Mission

Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities

Our Vision

Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.

Details

Date posted

06 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

847-CW-25-V517

Job locations

HMP Durham

Old Elvet

Durham

DH1 3HU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the vacancy

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the vacancy

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
  • NVQ 2 or equivalent knowledge and experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of working within a busy reception environment
  • A good knowledge of patient confidentiality

Desirable

  • Knowledge around Information Governance
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
  • NVQ 2 or equivalent knowledge and experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of working within a busy reception environment
  • A good knowledge of patient confidentiality

Desirable

  • Knowledge around Information Governance

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

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

HMP Durham

Old Elvet

Durham

DH1 3HU


Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

HMP Durham

Old Elvet

Durham

DH1 3HU


Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Healthcare Administration Manager

Rachel Tones

Rachel.Tones@Spectrum-cic.nhs.uk

01913323763

Details

Date posted

06 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

847-CW-25-V517

Job locations

HMP Durham

Old Elvet

Durham

DH1 3HU


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