Job summary If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a community environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to join the River Neighbourhood Team in Wyre Forest. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed part time Band 2 Administrative Assistant to be based at Gemini House in Kidderminster junction 5/6 of M5. If you are looking for a role, where you can use your skills to make a difference then come and join our team, where nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Health Care Assistants, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Nursing Associates and Administrators work together in our local Neighbourhood and alongside our GP partners to support people in their home environment If you would like to discuss informally if this is the right role for you, get in touch with Recruiting Manager which can be found on the top right-hand side of the advert. Please note the Trust will not provide sponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to work in the UK status. Main duties of the job Undertake administration duties that are specific to the role. Provide administrative support as required, e.g. typing, data inputting, filing, scanning/copying and telefaxing, in line with Trust Policies and Procedures. Answer/deal with both face-to-face and telephone enquiries. Deal with incoming and outgoing post. Undertake reception duties, if and when required, to cover for staff absences. Liaise and interact with service users and colleagues, as and when required. Facilitate the smooth running of clinics/appointments, ensuring that clinical/non-clinical records are obtained and retrieved, as required. About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500 of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. What we offer; 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunities If you would like to know more, please visit our website. Sharing your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number C9798-1114 Job locations Gemini House Stourport Road Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 7QL Job description Job responsibilities To be part of a busy administrative team for the River Neighbourhood team and behave consistently with the values and beliefs of the organisation and promotes these on day-to-day basis. Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism. Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service provides they provide to patients Provide effective and efficient administrative support to the department For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities To be part of a busy administrative team for the River Neighbourhood team and behave consistently with the values and beliefs of the organisation and promotes these on day-to-day basis. Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism. Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service provides they provide to patients Provide effective and efficient administrative support to the department For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Person Specification Experience Essential Recent, relevant experience in an Administrative/Secretarial/ Reception Role Skills and Abilities Essential Standard IT skills these will be tested at interview Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats Additional Criteria Essential Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role Good level of literacy and numeracy You understand that we will not provide sponsorship to work for this role. Qualifications Essential Educated to academic Level 2 (e.g. GCSE Grade A-C, NVQ2, OCR/RSA2, City and Guilds 2) in a Business Administration-related subject Or Considerable recent NHS administrative experience and will be expected to undertake the relevant level 2 qualification on appointment to post. I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of office procedures Working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook. Understanding of the Data Protection Act and NHS Code of Confidentiality. Person Specification Experience Essential Recent, relevant experience in an Administrative/Secretarial/ Reception Role Skills and Abilities Essential Standard IT skills these will be tested at interview Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats Additional Criteria Essential Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role Good level of literacy and numeracy You understand that we will not provide sponsorship to work for this role. Qualifications Essential Educated to academic Level 2 (e.g. GCSE Grade A-C, NVQ2, OCR/RSA2, City and Guilds 2) in a Business Administration-related subject Or Considerable recent NHS administrative experience and will be expected to undertake the relevant level 2 qualification on appointment to post. I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of office procedures Working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook. Understanding of the Data Protection Act and NHS Code of Confidentiality. 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 Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Address Gemini House Stourport Road Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 7QL Employer's website https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)