About this role
Job summary Administrative Support Clerk Band 3 35 hours Permanent
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Cardiology service. This post will work within the Cardiology Specialist team providing full clerical support to Heart Failure, Acute Coronary Syndrome and Cardiac Rehab. As part of the Clinic Administrator role, you will be required to directly line manage a team of 9 Clerical Officers who work across these sites.
Main duties of the job
Managing a range of secretarial/clerical support to Health Professionals and Allied Health ProfessionalsUndertake duties delegated by management, using own initiative and working without supervision.The post holder will be familiar with a full range of clerical/secretarial tasks and undertake specific duties.The post holder will be undertaking tasks requiring strict confidentiality.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
Compassion Accountability Respect Excellence We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills,experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full personspecification, butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorshipunder the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting theminimum salary threshold of £41,700 per annum or the required skill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications Essential
English and Maths, GCSE, CSE, level 1 A-C or above IT skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
Desirable
NVQ qualification level 2 or 3 in Business & Administration/Customer Care/Team Leading or equivalent
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of Patient Administration systems General office duties Knowledge of the Microsoft Packages
Experience Essential
Previous experience of working with the general public Customer service skills
Skills & Abilities Essential
Typing/IT skills (email, word processing & file management) Good communication skills Excellent telephony skills Flexibility to cope with the changing needs of the job Excellent organisational skills Ability to work alone and make own judgements
Desirable
NVQ in customer care 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 Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Tust
Fountain Street
Ashton Under Lyne
OL6 9RW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)