Spectrum Community Health CIC

Administration Assistant - HMP Deerbolt

The closing date is 21 May 2025

Job summary

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

Main duties of the job

This role is to support our integrated healthcare team in the delivery and monitoring of care. The successful candidate will be required to coordinate their work within the prison environment as well as liaising with outside agencies and will be part of a multidisciplinary team. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to prioritise work. If you are looking for a role that is as professionally challenging as it is rewarding then we would love to hear from you.

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
  • Lived experience inclusive employer

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides quality healthcare for people in vulnerable circumstances. We work in partnership to provide primary care, substance misuse and sexual health services, in the community and in secure environments including prisons, hospitals and immigration centres. As a not-for-profit social business, we are committed to addressing health inequalities and investing in the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve.

Spectrum is working to develop a more inclusive culture in which colleagues with lived experience enrich our organisation, supporting our values and growth. We are proud to part of the NHS Lived Experience Charter.

Our Vision

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

Details

Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

847-RM-25-V563

Job locations

HMP Deerbolt

Barnard Castle

DL12 9BG


Job description

Job responsibilities

We have an ambition to become a truly lived experience inclusive employer, changing how we approach staff experience and value personal stories our colleagues bring with them.

We welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who belong to LGBTQIA+ Community and are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and Asexual, people with a disability, neurodivergent applicants and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We have an ambition to become a truly lived experience inclusive employer, changing how we approach staff experience and value personal stories our colleagues bring with them.

We welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who belong to LGBTQIA+ Community and are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and Asexual, people with a disability, neurodivergent applicants and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

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 Deerbolt

Barnard Castle

DL12 9BG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

HMP Deerbolt

Barnard Castle

DL12 9BG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Administration Manager

Megan Hutchinson

megan.hutchinson@spectrum-cic.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

847-RM-25-V563

Job locations

HMP Deerbolt

Barnard Castle

DL12 9BG


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