About this role
Job summary
You will need a flexible, proactive, and thorough approach and be able to quickly form and maintain good working relationships with colleagues in different staff groups and at all grades.
You should have the ability to think calmly and logically under pressure, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and have a positive attitude to maintaining high standards at all times.
You will be quick to learn, be able to work as part of a team, and possess the ability to work unsupervised using your own initiative.
Main duties of the job
This is a critical role within the Bristol Dental Hospital. The post holder will work closely with Clinical teams and the administration departments within the Bristol Dental Hospital to manage all aspects of rota coordination, annual leave and sickness across the clinical teams.
Ideally applicants will have experience with Rota work and an understanding of the working time directive.
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
Educated to GCSE, grade C or above (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths
Desirable
Business and Administration Level 3 NVQ or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Previous experience in an admin/service environment Experience of dealing with the public, both on the telephone and in person Experience of working in NHS Admin & Clerical departments/or similar
Desirable
Comprehensive knowledge of hospital information systems or similar logistical planning software Understanding of the European Working Time Directive and 2016 Terms and Conditions Experience of working within Human Resources Medical Staffing in the NHS
Skills and Abilities Essential
Proven ability to make decisions as well as use own initiative Ability to be flexible and adaptable to work demands Ability to work under pressure Ability to adjust to change and motivate/lead others through change Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong ability in the Microsoft office package software (Excel, PowerPoint, Access and word) Strong customer focus Proven ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure Understanding of the critical importance of confidentiality Effective keyboard skills Excellent written / verbal communication Attention to detail Self-motivator Creative and imaginative in approach Ability to be discreet and diplomatic Willingness to learn new systems Willingness to interact within a multidisciplinary team Committed to own professional development
Aptitudes, Behaviours and Values Essential
A pride in the quality and accuracy of your work and attention to detail Co-operative, helpful and flexible attitude to work Genuine interest in the structure and work of the Trust Willingness to undertake training and develop additional skills Forward thinking, innovative and proactive approach to work Remain calm in stressful situations with strong resilience
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 Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bristol Dental Hospital
Lower Maudlin St,
Bristol
BS1 2LY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)