About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic and supportive MSK Therapy Services Teams based at the Northern General Hospital and the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. The teams provide a reception and administrative service to the patients attending Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy as well as to the MSK Therapy staff.
This post would be based at the Northern General Hospital, but also may be required at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital so flexibility would be essential.
Applicants will have experience of working with the public and in a team environment. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to organise your time and workload efficiently and work on your own initiative.
Basic keyboard skills and a working knowledge of computers is an essential requirement. Appropriate training would be given to the post holders along with regular support sessions.
Main duties of the job
To contribute to the delivery of an efficient and effective administrative service within the Department. The NHS administrative workforce are focused on the ultimate outcome of quality hospital and patient care and have high standards when it comes to liaising with any person the service comes into contact with. They thrive on the busy nature of the role and remain positive, dedicated and determined to produce quality work for themselves and the team around them.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of a maximum of twelve months due to maternity leave of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and statutory maternity provisions.
Please note all existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis. This must first be agreed with your current line manager.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications (General education/further and professional) Essential
GCSE at Grade C/4 in English and Maths (or equivalent qualifications) or equivalent experience
Desirable
NVQ Level II in Business Administration / Customer Service / IT
Experience (Previous/current work or any other relevant experience) Essential
Experience of working within an office environment. Experience of working in a public facing role.
Desirable
Relevant experience within the NHS.
Further Training (Specialist/Managem ent previous job training) Essential
Knowledge of / experience of using information and/or customer service systems. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Excel and Word.
Desirable
Previous experience Infoflex / 59R Software. Previous experience of PAS / Infoflex / SystmOne / Connect (area specific software)
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Understanding of data protection issues and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Excellent communication skills, with ability to deal with staff at all levels. Displays use of initiative with effective organisational skill. Ability to prioritise and work to strict/conflicting deadlines. On-going commitment to personal development.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Northern General Hospital
Herries Road
Sheffield
S5 7AT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)