Job summary
- Main area
- Learning Disabilities
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent: May consider job share
- Hours
- Full time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 376-DCGMAO-0269
- Employer
- Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Rotherham Learning Disability Service
- Town
- Rotherham
- Salary
- £24,637.57 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Receptionist / Admin Assistant - Apprenticeship Opportunity
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Receptionist / Administration Assistant to join our administrative teams supporting clinical services in the Rotherham Care Group, who want to participate and contribute to achieving excellent quality of care for our patients. In return for this commitment, we will support and develop your potential and skills through regular supervision and development in this these busy roles within our friendly Trust.
If you don't already have a Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, RDaSH are offering this post alongside the opportunity for you to complete a Level 2 apprenticeship qualification [relevant to your role].
As an apprentice within RDaSH you will be given the opportunity to gain experience, learn work-related skills and obtain all the tools needed to thrive.
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This leads to a nationally recognised qualification.
Whether you already work for us or are joining the Trust and NHS for the first time, apprenticeships can help you to develop the skills, knowledge and know-how in order to embark on a successful and fulfilling career within the health service.
Main duties of the job
•Provide a confidential, quality administrative service to an identified pathway within the Care Group.
• Display and maintain high levels of customer service at all times, ensuring all service users have
a positive experience at their point of contact
• Answer telephone calls as per agreed protocols
• To communicate effectively, accurately and professionally, applying discretion and empathy where necessary, with written, telephone and face to face contact, with patients, visitors, other
Trust staff and external agencies.
• Create and maintain, up to date computerised patient records and recall systems on SystmOne.
• Update new referrals on to SystmOne. Maintain current referrals and end where advised to do so.
• Provide an efficient and timely photocopying and scanning service to the team.
• Maintain, scan and file paper records and information as appropriate, in line with records management principles.
• Assist in the production of high quality documentation, using Microsoft Word and SystmOne,
including confidential letters using appropriate equipment
Liaise between clients, professional staff and other multi-agency partners as required
• Deal with telephone enquiries in a courteous and efficient manner, recording messages as per agreed systems and escalating as per protocols.
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Before applying, please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
****If you are applying for this role via the apprenticeship route, please review the attached eligibility document to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria to undertake an apprenticeship****
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills to functional skills level 1 or equivalent
- NVQ Level 2 in a related subject or equivalent or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 2 Apprenticeship
Desirable criteria
- GCSE Grade C or above or Functional skills level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths
Experience
Essential criteria
- IT skills in Microsoft Office Packages or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understand importance of maintaining confidentiality
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and in writing
- Awareness and understanding of the requirement for discretion and confidentiality
- Ability to relay correct messages both verbally and in writing
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Raelene Davenport
- Job title
- Admin Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 215204
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