Job summary Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the well-being of patients within the Community? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Community Hospital Administration Team. We are seeking a highly motivated and organised individual to join our administration team across all Community Hospitals. As an Administration Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the efficient functioning of our community healthcare facilities. You will work closely with a dedicated team to ensure seamless operations, contributing to the overall success of our mission to provide exceptional administration support to our community. Please Note: As part of this role, you will be required to travel to different sites. This could sometimes be at short notice to provide cover where needed. The Community Hospital sites are: City (Oxford), Abingdon, Didcot, Wallingford, Bicester, Witney, Wantage. Interviews will be held face to face. Please only apply if you are able to attend in person. Main duties of the job The successful individual will be motivated and enjoy working in a challenging and busy environment providing a comprehensive administration service. You will need to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively deal with a diverse range of people in a sensitive and confidential manner. You will have good organisational and IT skills including Microsoft Office. You will be a confident individual who is able to use their own initiative to manage competing and conflicting demands. About us Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent" At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers Competitive pension scheme Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Date posted 24 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Per annum | Pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 267-CH7006566 Job locations Various Community Hospital Sites Fulbrook Centre, Churchill Hospital Oxford OX3 7JU Job description Job responsibilities What we need from you Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel. Be self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as showing initiative and promoting new ideas on how to improve the service Be compassionate, caring and creative with excellent communication skills Job description Job responsibilities What we need from you Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel. Be self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as showing initiative and promoting new ideas on how to improve the service Be compassionate, caring and creative with excellent communication skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE level or equivalant Communication Essential Able to communicate effectively with different audiences, including patients, their relatives and other staff. Desirable Customer service experience Experience Essential Proven experience of working in an office environment. Desirable Previous NHS experience or equivalent Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE level or equivalant Communication Essential Able to communicate effectively with different audiences, including patients, their relatives and other staff. Desirable Customer service experience Experience Essential Proven experience of working in an office environment. Desirable Previous NHS experience or equivalent 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 Oxford Health NHS Trust Address Various Community Hospital Sites Fulbrook Centre, Churchill Hospital Oxford OX3 7JU Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)