About this role
Job summary
Come and join our friendly team!
Are you a highly motivated, organised and adaptable administrator looking to make a meaningful difference? If so, the Upper Lea Valley Community Team has an exciting opportunity for you, based at Hoddesdon Health Centre.
*Proposed interview date 17th September 2026*
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
Undertake a wide range of secretarial and administrative tasks Have personal responsibility for a number of delegated tasks Provide cover for members of the Administration Team in periods of absence eg. Annual leave. Be able to work unsupervised Adhere to operational procedures and established practice Refer to the Administration Supervisor for guidance when needed Prioritise administrative tasks to ensure an effective and efficient running of the team Maintain a professional and confidential approach to work at all times Be flexible in order to meet the requirements of the Locality Managers
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Caring, Pioneering and Inclusive in their work to help achieve the Trust vision We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
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Job description Job responsibilities
To ensure that accurate details are exchanged with all relevant staff. Give support to patients, carers and staff, where appropriate. Acting as a supportive member of the team at all times, including; Working as part of a team ensuring that the daily administration tasks are completed effectively and efficiently. To process inward and outward transfers of records and to deal with other Trusts regarding records as required To process discharge summary letters and send them to the correct professional. To support the process of booking and scheduling clinic, and create reports To accurately file information To answer incoming calls, dealing with enquirers in a helpful manner, proactively taking action where appropriate. To deal with enquirers, correspondence and information received by the service in conjunction with other staff. To scan relevant documentation i.e.: Patient notes, timetables, site information, notices. To monitor stationery and store cupboards for stock and support in the ordering of service stationery and goods when requested. Liaise with GP,s patients, etc General Admin duties and tasks which are variable. Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all its staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.
HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
Educated to GCSE level or equivalent NVQ Level 3 in Business/Administration or equivalent knowledge and experience Good spoken, written and understanding of English IT Literate including Experience of using Microsoft Office suite; Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Experience and Knowledge Essential
Experience of working in a team Motivated to extend knowledge and improve service delivery Experience and ability to deal with non-routine activities appropriately and safely Problem solving Health, safety and risk aware
Desirable
Knowledge of working in the NHS Experience of using SystmOne Electronic Patient Records
Skills and Abilities Essential
Ability to communicate effectively, particularly in relation to people who have a difficulty understanding and adapt communication techniques as appropriate Well-developed written and verbal communication skills Arranging and preparing meetings and relevant materials Organisational skills
Desirable
Experience in customer focused environment Experience of formal minute taking, formatting and distributing
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 Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address Hoddesdon Health Centre
High Street
Hoddesdon
EN11 8BQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)