Admin Support - Rheumatology

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity to join our existing innovative Rheumatology Administration & Clerical Team with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to provide administrative and secretarial support to the clinical team.

The role is a great opportunity to start or continue your career within the NHS.

Main duties of the job

You will need to be a team player with experience of working in an office environment. Experience of dealing with the public will be an advantage.

You will have the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team with excellent written and verbal communication skills and organisational abilities. The Trust is an ever-changing environment and you would need to be able to retain your focus on providing an excellent service.

Working for our organisation

The clinical team is supported by the Operational Support Manager, Admin Team Leader, and a team of medical secretaries and admin support staff, who provide comprehensive administrative and co-ordination support.

The Rheumatology service is very busy and the admin team are paramount in ensuring the efficiency of the department. It is vital that each member of the team can work well under pressure, prioritise their workload effectively and work both independently and collaboratively as a team.

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Why work with us

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• GCSE English & Maths grade C or above
• Typing at a level of speed & accuracy

• Experience of audio typing
• Typing ability to a minimum of RSA II (or equivalent)

Knowledge and Experience

• Customer care experience of providing a customer focused service
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise own workload and achieve deadlines

• Medical Secretary/NHS experience
• Knowledge and experience of the Trust patient administrative and information systems
• Proficient in the use of email and internet

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

• We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly
• Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role
• Correspondence will be via Trac, text and email. Please check your email and Trac account regularly.
• Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band
• If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
• It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references

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