About this role
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.
Please note: Due to the fully remote nature of this role, we anticipate a large volume of applicants, we therefore reserve the right to close the advert early, to ensure that applications can be processed in a timely manner
Main duties of the job
Are you a self motivated and enthusiastic administrator, who wants to work within a multi-professional team to transform the delivery of care to patients across the South East of England?
The South East (SE) Neurosciences and Trauma Strategic Network (NTSN) is looking for a second administrator to join our team.
Reporting to the head of the NTSN, the administrators work closely with other members of the NTSN Programme Office and across the NTSN. The administrator role is key in supporting the delivery of the NTSN transformation projects across the South East. This includes working with managers and clinicians from all fields of Neurosciences and Trauma in acute and community Trusts and Primary care to ensure that care of these patients is delivered in the right place, at the right time, by staff with appropriate skills, delivering the latest NHS plan.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
At UHS, we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Job description Job responsibilities
This role is predominantly homebased, the ability to travel to any South East site is required.
The Strategic Network operates across a wide geography with a vast number of stakeholders communication is pivotal with our stakeholders. Experience in communication, newsletters and website content and social media updates would be beneficial.
The administrator will ensure that the projects run smoothly and are effectively coordinated; for example, but not limited to, setting up working group / network meetings, supporting in setting agendas, note taking, logging and monitoring actions, and undertaking data analysis, all with the support of the Operational Delivery Network Managers and the Head of the Strategic Network. Candidates should have enhanced MSOffice and Organisation skills. Experience of AI to support projects / note taking would be of interest.
Training in Trust systems will be offered to oversee the NTSN roster, process finance orders required.
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Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential
GCSE Maths and English (grade C equivalent or above) Educated to NVQ3 standard in a relevant subject or able to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge and skills plus proven experience and specialist knowledge of project administration Evidence of continuing professional development Evidence in Data Management experience/skills Demonstrate a good understanding and importance of confidentiality and data protection Able to clearly and accurately present complex information both verbally and in suitable written formats to staff at all levels
Desirable
Degree or equivalent Relevant ECDL or equivalent computer literacy course Advanced skills in MS excel, Access, Word and Business objects with ability to use standard formulae and write queries Patient Administration System trained Experience working within the healthcare sector
Trust Values Essential
Patients First Always Improving Working Together
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.
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Employer details Employer name University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address University Hospital Southampton
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)