Job description

Job responsibilities

This vacancy provides an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to work in a busy reception area and be part of the much larger department which is AHP Central Admin.

Applicants are invited for Admin Assistant/Receptionist to provide support to the Adult Allied Health Professionals Central Appointment Service delivering appointment booking and referral management.

Please contact Michelle Carruthers, Admin Team Lead, on 01388 455200 or by email michellecarruthers@nhs.net to discuss this opportunity or apply in full on NHS Jobs now

Job responsibilities

This vacancy provides an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to work in a busy reception area and be part of the much larger department which is AHP Central Admin.

Applicants are invited for Admin Assistant/Receptionist to provide support to the Adult Allied Health Professionals Central Appointment Service delivering appointment booking and referral management.

Please contact Michelle Carruthers, Admin Team Lead, on 01388 455200 or by email michellecarruthers@nhs.net to discuss this opportunity or apply in full on NHS Jobs now

Person Specification

Special Requirements

Essential

• . Ability to travel independently across the County to fulfil the requirements of the post.
• . Present a professional image at all times

Special Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• . Knowledge of computer packages, e.g.
• Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• . IT Skills
• . Ability to use email and maintain and update paper and electronic diaries
• . Knowledge of Data Protection and Caldicott Principles and understanding of the need to maintain strict confidentiality
• . Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality
• . Good interpersonal skills
• . Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deal with and prepare routine verbal and written correspondence and the ability to obtain information and pass on comprehensive and confidential messages.
• . Ability to communicate accurately, verbally, courteously and effectively with a wide range of staff, professionals and members of the public
• . Able to use own initiative to resolve routine queries, in line with departmental procedures.
• . Able to work with minimal supervision following set procedures.
• . Ability to organise and prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• System1 experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Good Standard of Education - Minimum of
• 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at C Grade or above including English Language

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent knowledge/experience (or working towards)

Experience

Essential

• . Experience of an administrative role
• providing general provision of administrative duties in a challenging and constantly changing environment
• . Demonstrate Experience of using Microsoft Word
• . Experience in setting up and maintaining office filing systems
• . Experience in planning and organising meetings and taking notes
• . Experience of providing administrative support to a team

Desirable

• . Experience of working within an NHS Environment

Special Requirements

Essential

• . Ability to travel independently across the County to fulfil the requirements of the post.
• . Present a professional image at all times

Special Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• . Knowledge of computer packages, e.g.
• Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• . IT Skills
• . Ability to use email and maintain and update paper and electronic diaries
• . Knowledge of Data Protection and Caldicott Principles and understanding of the need to maintain strict confidentiality
• . Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality
• . Good interpersonal skills
• . Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deal with and prepare routine verbal and written correspondence and the ability to obtain information and pass on comprehensive and confidential messages.
• . Ability to communicate accurately, verbally, courteously and effectively with a wide range of staff, professionals and members of the public
• . Able to use own initiative to resolve routine queries, in line with departmental procedures.
• . Able to work with minimal supervision following set procedures.
• . Ability to organise and prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• System1 experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Good Standard of Education - Minimum of
• 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at C Grade or above including English Language

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent knowledge/experience (or working towards)

Experience

Essential

• . Experience of an administrative role
• providing general provision of administrative duties in a challenging and constantly changing environment
• . Demonstrate Experience of using Microsoft Word
• . Experience in setting up and maintaining office filing systems
• . Experience in planning and organising meetings and taking notes
• . Experience of providing administrative support to a team

Desirable

• . Experience of working within an NHS Environment

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chester Le Street Community Hospital

Front Street

Chester Le Street

County Durham

DH3 3AT

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)