About this role
Job summary Are you an organised and motivated administrator with a passion for supporting families and improving community health? We are looking for an enthusiasticInfant Feeding Administrator to join our 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting our Infant Feeding Team, helping to promote positive feeding experiences and contribute to the delivery of the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiativestandards across Croydon. Interviews: tbc
Main duties of the job You will provide high-quality administrative support, acting as a first point of contact for the service, coordinating appointments, maintaining databases, supporting meetings and training, and assisting with data collection and reporting for key programmes such as Family Hubs and Start for Life.
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.
Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people's homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.
Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.
If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that's shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.
At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge, Ability Essential
NVQ 3, City and Guilds certificate level in business administration evidence of equivalent experience e.g. experience in administrative roles Good general education with English and Maths to GCSE standard or equivalent Full UK Driving Licence (and access to a car for work purposes) Proven business administration experience which demonstrates the understanding of the key functions to providing an admin support service Experience working in a customer service setting Proficient in use of IT systems and applications, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel Ability to work as part of a team as well as using own initiative Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Desirable
Knowledge of medical terminology Experience of working with hospital administration systems Knowledge and/or experience of breastfeeding Knowledge of Baby Friendly Initiative
Skills,Knowledge, Ability Essential
Excellent command of English - both written and spoken Able to demonstrate excellent written English including grammar, punctuation and structuring written text grammar, punctuation and structuring written text Ability to work methodically in a busy environment and meet deadlines Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with all levels of staff Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately
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 Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Address Malling Close
Croydon
CR0 7YD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)