Administrative Assistant

5 months ago


Middlesbrough, United Kingdom South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job overview

Previous applicants need not apply

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Administrative Assistants/Call Handlers based in the Central Appointments Team in The Murray Building, The James Cook University Hospital

This department provides outpatient appointment services to multiple specialities across the trust and for multiple locations.

The post holder will act as a call handler for patient and trust appointment enquiries ensuring effective and efficient handling and processing of all referrals and queries by use of telephone and electronic systems, following the appropriate referral processes, To control and take charge of calls managing all in a calm professional manner and treating all those you deal with dignity and respect

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate essential knowledge and experience in the following areas:

The following skills are essential to the role:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Previous experience in a fast-paced administrative role, working in a busy office (open plan) environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work in a busy contact centre dealing with people with varying needs. Good working knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office packages. Excellent Customer Service skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

You will need to demonstrate previous experience of working with confidential information in particularly the Data Protection Act, showing attention to detail and maintaining accuracy at all times. Your ability to work using your own initiative is essential, whilst understanding the importance of adhering to Trust Policies and local procedures.

Full training will be provided however candidates with experience of using Camis, E-Camis, ERS and RIS would be preferred and there is an expectation that applicants would need to be skilled and confident in adapting to work with complex electronic systems.

Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.

Working for our organisation

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers Novice leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust.

Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.

Person specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential criteria

GCSEs A-C or equivalent qualification or experience Working knowledge of MS office suite Keyboard skills

Qualifications

Essential criteria

GCSEs or equivalent qualification or experience NVQ 2 in Business Administration or equivalent experience

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.

As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.

If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at 

The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.

Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.

Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.

Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.



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