Job vacancy: Typist/Administration Assistant, South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Middlesbrough

Job summary

Main area: James Cook Cancer Institute & Speciality Medicine Services
Grade: Band 2
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 328-JCSM-6023330

Employer: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: The James Cook University Hospital
Town: Middlesbrough
Salary: £22,383 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 07/05/2024 23:59

Typist/Administration Assistant

Band 2

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

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

Person specification

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Essential criteria

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Efficient and accurate word processing skills
Understanding of clerical processes

Desirable criteria

Experience in a clinical setting Knowledge of hospital patient administration system
Understanding of a range of work procedures associated with outpatient clinic arrangements, secretarial office procedures and case note procedures ·
Knowledge of General Data Protection Regulations and patient confidentiality
Knowledge of medical terminology

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential criteria

GCSE’s English and Maths A-C or equivalent qualification or equivalent work experience
OCR/RSA Qualification (or equivalent level typing qualification or experience - entry level of 50 words per minute typing working towards 70 words per minute).
NVQ 2 in Business Administration or equivalent experience or equivalent work experience.

EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria

Knowledge of Office and Outlook, including word, excel and powerpoint, e-mail and internet

Desirable criteria

Previous experience working within a team
Healthcare / NHS Trust experience
Administrative 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 [email protected]

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.

IMPORTANT - Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form.

This document provides detailed advice regarding the completion of your application form.

The guidance document also provides in detail what identification and certificates you must provide at interview should you be shortlisted.

As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references from their last continuous 3 year employment and/or training/education. The referees MUST be a Line Manager/Supervisor. Applicants are requested to ensure email addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references and references from colleagues are not acceptable.

Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.