Job summary Our service is expanding and we are offering an exciting opportunity to support Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Urgent Care needs. We are looking for Administrators to join our Integrated Care Coordination for Urgent Care service based in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent to provide administration support and receive and action referrals. The primary aim of the Integrated Care Coordination (ICC) for Urgent Care is to be a single point of access to support patients to remain in their own home to prevent unnecessary admission to acute care and to facilitate collaborative Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) management for patients closer to home. You will play an integral part of the team by providing effective and efficient call handling, You should be highly skilled in administration and demonstrate keen self-management skills to enable them to provide an effective and efficient high-quality service. You will provide a varied range of administrative duties and act as a focal point for communication andcontribute to achieving key objectives and outcomes of the service. You will be required to cover the 7 day period, 365 days and therefore weekend and out of hours working is required. Main duties of the job You will be dealing with referrals from GP's, WMAS, Health Care Professionals, Social Care Practitioners, and other professionals by telephone or other electronic formats and providing non-clinical advice, information and guidance to healthcare professionals and social care practitioners, to deal with all enquiries and communicate effectively on behalf of the Team. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) are essential, as is an ability toorganiseandprioritise your workload and react quickly to changing situations. Strong IT skills are vital so you should evidence your experience of using data basis and Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word on you application. As part of this role you will be expected to: Support with the preparation of all documentation, including agendas, and minuting meetings. To collect and input statistical information as required and ensure that reports are delivered within timescales. Making bookings and cancellations e.g. training places, rooms and interpreters. Receive, sort and distribute internal and external mail, ensuring that important and sensitive information is brought to an appropriate person's attention in a timely manner. Validating data from clinical systems to ensure high levels of data quality Contribute to the collection and inputting of data required to support the outcomes for the service, including maintaining of spread sheets/databases where required About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 301-SB-24-6570728 - A Job locations Smithfield 1 Building Sir Leonard Coates Way Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4FA Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached for the full details of the job description and person specification. Please contact Angie Costello, Service Manager for Urgent Care for more information by emailing angie.costellompft.nhs.uk to arrange a call or on Microsoft Teams Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached for the full details of the job description and person specification. Please contact Angie Costello, Service Manager for Urgent Care for more information by emailing angie.costellompft.nhs.uk to arrange a call or on Microsoft Teams Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Good standard of general education including English and Maths at GCSE Grade C or equivalent or Functional skills (English and Maths) Level 2 RSA Stage III Word Processing / Text Processing or equivalent ECDL/CLAIT IT qualification or equivalent Desirable NVQ/ Level 3 Business administration Experience Essential Relevant experience in administration support role including dealing with telephone enquiries / referrals in a timely manner Previous experience of data input Demonstrable ability to manage time effectively Desirable Experience of using Rio Experience of dealing with sensitive/distressing issues Administrative experience of working in a healthcare service Previous Call handler or equivalent experience Customer Service Qualification Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Essential Demonstrate the ability to prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of effective team working Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of confidentiality Demonstrate a high level of communication skills, both written and verbal Excellent organisational skills and work on own initiative Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Excel etc. Provide training/advice to other team members on use of computer packages Standard keyboard skills Desirable Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC/NMC and Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults Personal Attributes Essential Demonstrate a willingness to undertake further training and identify own development needs Flexible and adaptable approach to work Ability to travel if required To work on own initiative when required Adheres and demonstrates trust behaviours: Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Good standard of general education including English and Maths at GCSE Grade C or equivalent or Functional skills (English and Maths) Level 2 RSA Stage III Word Processing / Text Processing or equivalent ECDL/CLAIT IT qualification or equivalent Desirable NVQ/ Level 3 Business administration Experience Essential Relevant experience in administration support role including dealing with telephone enquiries / referrals in a timely manner Previous experience of data input Demonstrable ability to manage time effectively Desirable Experience of using Rio Experience of dealing with sensitive/distressing issues Administrative experience of working in a healthcare service Previous Call handler or equivalent experience Customer Service Qualification Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Essential Demonstrate the ability to prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of effective team working Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of confidentiality Demonstrate a high level of communication skills, both written and verbal Excellent organisational skills and work on own initiative Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Excel etc. Provide training/advice to other team members on use of computer packages Standard keyboard skills Desirable Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC/NMC and Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults Personal Attributes Essential Demonstrate a willingness to undertake further training and identify own development needs Flexible and adaptable approach to work Ability to travel if required To work on own initiative when required Adheres and demonstrates trust behaviours: 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 Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Smithfield 1 Building Sir Leonard Coates Way Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4FA Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)