NB: This vacancy closed to applications on 29/11/2020.
Business Support Administrator
Job Reference: 449-CSP366
- Employer:
- Solent NHS Trust
- Department:
- Children and Families
- Location:
- Portsmouth
- Salary:
- £18,000 - £19,337 p.a. pro rata
Make a difference with us
If you are looking for somewhere you can make a real difference and are passionate about keeping people safe, well and out of hospital, a career with us may be just what you’re looking for. At Solent NHS Trust, we strive to make a difference to the health and wellbeing of our communities.
We are proud to be an organisation which is focused on our people and we welcome people who share our values to come and work with us.
- To deliver great care that is safe, simple and easy to access
- To be a caring, flexible and supportive place to work
- To deliver the best value for money
We are looking for a motivated and dynamic administrator to work within the Therapies team in Portsmouth.
The role includes providing administration support to the Therapies team across two different sites, Battenburg Child Development Centre and Fort Southwick, so the ability to travel between sites is essential. This is a fixed term contract which will end on 30th September 2021.
The successful applicant will carry out a range of general administration tasks; answering telephone queries, arranging appointments, updating resources and using the clinical records system (SystmOne) accurately and efficiently. An excellent approach to customer service is essential.
Previous clerical experience is desirable, preferably working with members of the public, ideally in a health care environment. Knowledge of SystmOne is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
In addition, applicants must have:
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The ability to work in a busy environment and prioritise work
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The ability to demonstrate initiative
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The ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service
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IT skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages
If you are committed to providing high quality patient care, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, we look forward to receiving your application.
For more information, contact Michelle Swindell on 02381 031493, or michelle.swindell@solent.nhs.uk
Please note that should this post attract sufficient interest, we may choose to close at an earlier date. We strongly suggest that you apply at an early stage.If we have not contacted you within four weeks of the closing date of this post, please presume that you have not been selected.Candidates selected for interview will be contacted within 2-3 weeks; therefore you should check your emails regularly including junk mail folders.
Note about shortlisting/interviews:
Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, and the associated restrictions in place, we are currently unable to schedule interviews as we normally would. Therefore interviews will be held virtually until further notice. Please be assured that we will be in touch with details of the arrangements. We will endeavour to keep delays to a minimum but shortlisting may take longer than usual, dependant on staff availability.Thank you for your patience and understanding at this time.
The Rewards
Solent NHS Trust offers a competitive starting salary and access to a wide range of employee benefits:
- 27 - 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays (for permanent staff) - pro rata for part time
- Pay enhancements to reward out of hours working
- Ability to join the generous NHS pension scheme
- Purchase of additional annual leave
- Training and development opportunities
- An extensive health and wellbeing service
- Flexible working options
- Free yoga, pilates and mindfulness classes
- NHS discounts from leading retailers
- Opportunity to purchase a public transport annual season ticket - 11 month repayment period
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion starts with our people; shapes the way we deliver our services and the way we build our teams. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to help us deliver great care to all of our communities.
Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the current Resident Labour Market Test which will be in place until the end of December 2020. UK Visas and Immigration requires employers to complete this test to show that no suitably qualified EEA or EU worker can fill the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, Tier 2 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
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- Job Type:
- Fixed term (9 months)
- Working pattern:
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• Part time
- Pay Scheme:
- Agenda for change
- Pay Band:
- 2
- Staff Group:
- Administrative & Clerical
- Specialty/Function:
- Administration
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- Closing Date:
- 29/11/2020
- Contact Name:
- Michelle Swindell
- Email Address:
- michelle.swindell@solent.ac.uk
- Telephone:
- 07393 005906
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