Job summary Are you looking for a new challenge and would like to work with the Health Visiting service inKent? We have a vacancy within the Maidstone Health Visiting Team, a stable and experiencedteam which is welcoming and supportive to new recruits.Are you an enthusiastic and forward-thinking administrator looking for a new challenge? Then whynot apply for this assistant administrator post, with Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust,and come and join our vibrant and forward-thinking team.We have a 30 hour per week role working 6 hours per day - Monday to Friday. This role is officebased at Molehill Copse Clinic, Maidstone. Main duties of the job Working as part of the Health Visiting Service, could you use your skills and experience tosupport our busy team? Great patient care needs great people to support clinical teams. We are looking for an enthusiastic, responsive and adaptable person to join our trust. This role is an important one as you'll be using your knowledge, experience and expertise to provideadministration support within the team. We put patients first and we expect all of our colleagues to do the same, so although NHS experience isn't a requirement for this role you'll need to share our passion for deliveringexcellent patient care and keep that passion at the forefront of your professional activity at alltimes.Interview date 19th November 2024 at Molehill Copse Clinic, Maidstone Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom. About us Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both See where you can go with KCHFTcareer pathways Date posted 18 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pro rata, per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 846-6721973-EP Job locations Molehill Copse Clinic Maidstone ME15 7NB Job description Job responsibilities The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community difference here. Good luck We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to teamKCHFT, cometocommunity. Job description Job responsibilities The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community difference here. Good luck We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to teamKCHFT, cometocommunity. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE grades 9-4 / A-C, NVQ level 2, BTEC diploma / certificate, O Level grades A-C) or equivalent demonstrable experience Desirable NVQ Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner Experience Essential Administrative experience Experience of team working and versatility to take on a variety of tasks Desirable Experience of handling confidential information Experience of working with members of the public Knowledge Essential Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint Desirable Background knowledge of health and social care sector Skills & abilities Essential Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills both on telephone and in person with patients, members of the public and colleagues Good written communication skills Good attention to detail, accuracy and organisational skills Desirable Ability to concentrate and focus on tasks with frequent interruptions Personal attributes Essential Friendly and approachable manner Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Ability to be patient, tolerant and use discretion at all times Commitment and enthusiasm with flexibility in working practices and attitude to work Able to plan and prioritise effectively and work within defined deadlines Desirable Possess a willingness to learn Ability to manage Essential Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times Ability to manage own workload Desirable Ability to cope with pressure during busy periods and act in a professional manner at all times Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE grades 9-4 / A-C, NVQ level 2, BTEC diploma / certificate, O Level grades A-C) or equivalent demonstrable experience Desirable NVQ Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner Experience Essential Administrative experience Experience of team working and versatility to take on a variety of tasks Desirable Experience of handling confidential information Experience of working with members of the public Knowledge Essential Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint Desirable Background knowledge of health and social care sector Skills & abilities Essential Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills both on telephone and in person with patients, members of the public and colleagues Good written communication skills Good attention to detail, accuracy and organisational skills Desirable Ability to concentrate and focus on tasks with frequent interruptions Personal attributes Essential Friendly and approachable manner Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Ability to be patient, tolerant and use discretion at all times Commitment and enthusiasm with flexibility in working practices and attitude to work Able to plan and prioritise effectively and work within defined deadlines Desirable Possess a willingness to learn Ability to manage Essential Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times Ability to manage own workload Desirable Ability to cope with pressure during busy periods and act in a professional manner at all times Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Molehill Copse Clinic Maidstone ME15 7NB Employer's website https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)