About this role
Job summary
Looking for a rewarding administration role where you can make a real difference to your local community?
A rare opportunity has become available to join the friendly administration team at Wallingford Community Hospital on a part-time maternity cover contract. With the potential to last 6-12 months, this role offers an excellent chance to gain valuable NHS administration experience, develop your skills, and become part of a supportive and welcoming team.
We're looking for an enthusiastic, organised, and personable individual who enjoys working with people and takes pride in delivering excellent customer service. You'll play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the hospital, acting as a welcoming first point of contact for patients, visitors, and colleagues while ensuring our administrative services run efficiently.
If you're a positive team player with great communication skills and are looking for an exciting opportunity to build your experience within the NHS, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be highly motivated and enjoy working in a busy and challenging environment, providing a comprehensive administrative service.
You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to engage effectively with a diverse range of people in a sensitive and confidential manner. Strong organisational and IT skills are essential, including proficiency in Microsoft Office. You will be comfortable multitasking, working in a fast paced environment and prioritising workloads effectively.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers Competitive pension scheme Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Free parking for staff
Job description Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand.
You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Person Specification
Experience Desirable
Previous experience of EMIS
Educated to GCSE level or equivalant Essential
Grade C or above
Desirable
Equivalent experience
Communication Essential
Able to communicate effectively with different audiences, including patients, their relatives and other staff.
Desirable
Customer service experience
Experience Essential
Proven experience of working in an office environment.
Desirable
Previous NHS experience or equivalent
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 Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address Wallingford Community Hospital
Reading Road
Wallingford
OX10 9DU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)