About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the ELHT Community Administration Teamas a Centre/Locality Manager. This is a part-time permanent position working across East Lancashire, based at Rossendale Primary Health Care Centre, Rawtenstall.
We invite candidates that are keen, enthusiastic and committed to improving patient services with excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the staff management and coordination of a generic team providing a professional front line service as well as ensuring confidential, accurate and efficient administrative support.
A flexible approach to work is essential with a willingness to cover for other sites and premises within East Lancashire. In addition, the post holder has overall responsibility for the recruitment, management and supervision of administrative and clerical staff employed by the Trust.
The post holder will need to have exceptional organisational skills and a flexible approach, as well as being confident and innovative. The successful applicant will be a dynamic individual who is adaptable and can deal with the unpredictability that the service may bring.
Main duties of the job
The main duties will include but are not limited to are responsibility for the operational/building management of NHSPS, CHP and ELHT demised areas. Responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination, management and provision of administrative community staff and reception services. Liaison is required across all disciplines involved within the directorate together with the responsibility for the upkeep of site premises and working with the Eric Wright Facilities team, NHSPS, CHP and Trust Estates and Facilities department. Key responsibilities include managing the on-site maintenance and security of all the buildings and reporting of any issues/defects to NHSPS/CHP/ELHT Estates.
About us
At East Lancashire Hospital NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal, and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. This is an exciting opportunity that has arisen for a band 5 Centre/Locality Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage the smooth running of all designated buildings on behalf of NHSPS, CHP and
ELHT, ensuring accommodation and environment are of an appropriate standard for the delivery of services and staff that operate within the health centres/buildings.
Liaison is required across all disciplines involved within the directorate together with the responsibility for the upkeep of site premises and working with the Eric Wright Facilities team, NHSPS, CHP and Trust Estates and Facilities department, including the management of Health and safety, Fire and Risk management.
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination and management of administrative and clerical support throughout the Rossendale Locality, also providing cover and support to colleagues for other sites and premises within East Lancashire.
Person Specification
Qualifications s
Essential
- 5 GCSE at Grade C/Grade 4 or above or equivalent, one of which must be English Language and maths.
- ECDL and 2 years' experience of Microsoft Office or Equivalent.
- RSA III typing or equivalent.
- Management Qualification
Desirable
- NVQ Level 4 Business Admin/Customer Care or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- 2 Years' experience of managing staff.
- 3 years' experience of administration in an office based environment
- Experience of building management.
- Experience of working with diverse professional groups.
Desirable
- NHS Experience.
knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge of full range of administrative procedures and organisational policies.
- Ability to train staff in relevant reception and administrative procedures.
- Knowledge of ordering procedures.
personal attributes
Essential
- Excellent communicator
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and under pressure.
- Ability to deal effectively with complaints.
- Ability to multitask whilst working in a busy environment and dealing with regular interruptions.
other
Essential
- Car owner/driver
- Flexible re hours of working in order to cover needs of the service.
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
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Rossendale Primary Healthcare Centre
Bacup Road
Rossendale
BB4 7PL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)