About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has become available for a part-time, Safeguarding Administrator to support our Safeguarding Officer. The hours will be discussed at interview but will be between Monday and Friday (inclusive) and based at our main surgery in Pool.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will play a key role supporting the Practice Safeguarding Officer in all aspects of patient safeguarding, processing safeguarding concerns and maintaining an environment in which standards of governance and compliance are upheld.
About us
Carn to Coast Health Centres is an 9-Partner Cornish GP Practice serving over 29,000 patients. We have a main surgery in Pool and branch surgeries in Illogan, Camborne and St Day.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will carry out work as delegated to them by the Practice Safeguarding Officer to support the effective and timely delivery of the safeguarding within the Practice.
Please see attached job description for further information.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Excellent communication skills. Previous experience of liaising with internal and external multidisciplinary teams. Experience with dealing with confidential and sensitive situations.
Desirable
Experience of working in General Practice and using various IT systems. Previous safeguarding experience/knowledge.
Disposition/Adjustment/Attitude Essential
Able to project a very welcoming and professional image in the approach to work. Empathic and discreet approach when dealing with sensitive staff issues. Great team work ethic. Ability to work under pressure/multi-task. Diligent approach to work.
Qualifications Essential
Evidence of good standard of education.
Desirable
NVQ or similar administration qualification. IT qualifications, e.g. ICD.
Practical and Intellectual Skills Essential
Excellent IT and keyboard skills, including Word and Excel. Methodical, accurate and organised working practices. Accurate and appropriate record keeping. Attention to detail and the ability to work in an ordered and logical manner. Able to prioritise workload.
Desirable
Knowledge of the EMIS clinical system, Docman, Klinik and AccuRx.
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 Carn To Coast Health Centres
Address Station Road
Pool
Redruth
Cornwall
TR15 3DU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.carntocoast.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)