About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a reliable and organised Administrative Support Assistant to join our Independent Living Centre Team. This is a part-time role providing essential day-to-day administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the service.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for ensuring all correspondence is presented accurately and appropriately using Trust and departmental procedures and medical terminology used by the clinical staff.
To be skilled and experienced in the full range of administration work practices, software programmes and specialised functional terms.
To be proficient with the knowledge of Patient Records management supporting new users and instructing them as necessary. To use the knowledge and experience to meet the needs of the clinical teams by completing non-routine tasks on a daily basis.
To update skills as necessary and attend mandatory training and maintain records as per Trust policy.
About us
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential. Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks. If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling. We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication. Benefits
27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service. Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay. Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits. £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus. Work that wraps around your needs
Flexible working: available from day one for most roles. Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities
General administrative support to the team Updating and maintaining patient information accurately Ordering and monitoring stationery and office supplies Answering telephone enquiries and responding to emails Supporting clinicians and service staff with administrative tasks as required Skills and Experience Previous experience in an administrative role (healthcare setting desirable but not essential) Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Ability to manage confidential information appropriately Good communication and interpersonal skills
Person Specification
Administration Essential
years experience
Desirable
knowledge
Team working Essential
Years Experience
Desirable
knowledge
Working in NHS setting Essential
Years Experience
Desirable
knoweldge
Experience in Electronic Records / Data base Essential
Year Experience
Desirable
knowledge
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 Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Independent Living Centre
Unit 3 Stortford Hall Industrial Park Dunmow Road
Bishops Stortford
CM23 5GZ
Employer's website https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)