Band 5 Nurse and Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker recruitment is centralised, meaning when you apply you will be considered for a number of roles across the Trust. If you have any questions please email: nursing.careers@ouh.nhs.uk.
Domestic, catering, portering and maintenance engineer services at some of our hospitals are provided by our PFI partners. For these jobs, please see vacancies with our PFI partners.
Corporate Support Administration Roles - Centralised Recruitment B4/5
NHS AfC: Band 4-5
Main area Administration Grade NHS AfC: Band 4-5 Contract Permanent Hours
* Part time
* Flexible working
* Home or remote working
22.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 5.5hrs per day) Job ref 321-CENT-7146763-B4/5
Site John Radcliffe Hospital Town Oxford Salary £26,530 - £36,483 per annum/pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 27/04/2025 23:59
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values.
Job overview
We are #OneTeamOneOUH
Are you passionate about making a difference in the NHS? Do you excel in administrative tasks and thrive in dynamic environments? If so, we have exciting opportunities for you!
Within our Trust, we are committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to our community. As a cornerstone of the UK's healthcare system, we strive for excellence in every aspect of our operations. Join us in our mission to support and enhance our healthcare services.
Our administration workforce is vital to our organisation; without them, our front-line Doctors, Nurses and Allied Health Professionals cannot deliver the excellent care to our patients we strive for. As an Administrator within the Trust, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our Corporate operations across the hospital.
Your efforts will directly contribute to the well-being and comfort of our patients, making you an integral part of their healthcare journey.
Main duties of the job
We have adopted a centralised hiring process for administration roles in bands 2-3 and 4-5. This means you apply once and are considered for multiple positions within our organisation, saving time for both candidates and managers while accessing a broader talent pool.
This week we are currently recruiting for the following Bands 4 and 5 role across the organisation:
* Safeguarding Administrator - 22.5 hours per week
When applying please:
* Include as much detail as possible in the application including qualifications, roles and responsibilities.
* Include a supporting statement and showcase your skills and experience.
Please note, this vacancy may close early if there are sufficient applications.
If you are ready to take on this rewarding role and be part of a dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.
Join us at the NHS, where your administrative skills can make a real impact on healthcare delivery. Apply today and help us shape the future of healthcare!
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What we are looking for:
* Empathy and Compassion: A genuine desire to help others and provide exceptional patient care.
* Organisational Skills: Ability to multitask and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
* Experience: Previous experience in a similar administrative role, preferably within the healthcare sector.
* Skills: Strong organisational, communication, and multitasking skills.
* Proficiency: Competence in using office software and systems, including Microsoft Office Suite.
* Attention to detail: A meticulous approach to managing tasks and information.
* Team player: Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders.
What We Offer:
* Meaningful Work: Your role will have a direct and positive impact on the lives of patients and their families.
* Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career advancement within the healthcare sector.
* Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a team of dedicated and compassionate healthcare professionals.
* Comprehensive Benefits: Flexible working, competitive salary, health insurance, and retirement plans.
Example duties and responsibilities:
* Respond to email queries from stakeholders in a timely manner.
* Answering the phone and dealing with phone queries.
* Help Hiring Managers with any questions and queries.
* Attending a weekly team meeting.
* Provide a robust administration function that underpins the delivery of a high-quality service and maintain effective working relationships with clinical, nursing and administrative staff.
* Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Shortlisting will be carried out on: W/C 28 April 2025.
The interview date for successful candidates will be: 06 May 2025.
Person specification
Experience and Skills
* MS office and applications (including Word, Excel and Outlook).
* Previous experience within the NHS/public sector.
Qualifications
* GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths, grades A-C.
Interpersonal / Communication Skills
* Makes a positive contribution to effective multi-disciplinary team working.
* Excellent customer care and communication.
* Ability to adapt communication style as required.
COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.
Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.
Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.
Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work-related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager; this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.
Next Steps: Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short-listing process, usually within 2 weeks. (Please note that shortlisting times vary when applying for a Medical position within the Trust). The majority of correspondence will be via the e-recruitment system; therefore you should check your emails regularly including junk mail folders in web-based email products.
No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Name Benolin Dhishanth Job title Resourcing Department Team Leader Email address benolin.dhishanth@ouh.nhs.uk
If you have problems applying, contact
Address Corporate, Estates, ROE & SUWON
OUH Recruitment Team
Telephone 01865 743462
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