Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Administrative Assistant within the Surgical Division for the Orthopaedics and Specialist Surgery Care Unit. This post will provide a comprehensive administrative and clerical service to the Care Unit. The post involves receiving and handling information which is confidential and therefore the post holder must maintain strict confidentiality at all times. This is a 12 month fixed term contract Main duties of the job The successful post holder will be expected to have advanced skills commensurate with their responsibilities. They will work substantially independently, providing support of the highest quality to the Care Unit. The Administration Assistant will provide range of administrative support services to the Clinical Director, Service Manager and Senior Matron and the other senior members of staff About us Chesterfield Royal Hospital is located in Calow, Chesterfield, which is situated on a green field site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is home to the Crooked Spire and is also close to Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham, thus offering numerous choices for recreational activities and lifestyles. Chesterfield Royal Hospital was officially opened by the queen in 1985 and since then it has continued to expand and modernise, currently holding approximately 550 beds. We provide acute in-patient and out-patient care for Chesterfield and the surrounding rural area of North Derbyshire, serving a population of approximately 350,000 people. Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 166-SS-6738145 Job locations Chesterfield Royal Hospital Calow Chesterfield S44 5BL Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role. Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter for more: hrcrhft royalhospital WellbeingCRH Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role. Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter for more: hrcrhft royalhospital WellbeingCRH Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) - Maths and English RSA 2 or equivalent Desirable Knowledge of Medway, Winscribe and ORMIS Experience Essential Relevant clerical experience Use of telephone in a busy environment VDU/Keyboard skill Desirable Previous experience within a healthcare environment Customer care experience Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to work under pressure Ability to prioritise workload Ability to deal with a variety of tasks simultaneously VDU/Keyboard skills Understanding of office procedures Personal Attributes Essential Flexibility to work hours around the service needs i.e. early starts and late finishes Smart appearance and polite manner Excellent written and verbal communication Works as a team member Awareness/understanding of confidentiality Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) - Maths and English RSA 2 or equivalent Desirable Knowledge of Medway, Winscribe and ORMIS Experience Essential Relevant clerical experience Use of telephone in a busy environment VDU/Keyboard skill Desirable Previous experience within a healthcare environment Customer care experience Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to work under pressure Ability to prioritise workload Ability to deal with a variety of tasks simultaneously VDU/Keyboard skills Understanding of office procedures Personal Attributes Essential Flexibility to work hours around the service needs i.e. early starts and late finishes Smart appearance and polite manner Excellent written and verbal communication Works as a team member Awareness/understanding 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Chesterfield Royal Hospital Calow Chesterfield S44 5BL Employer's website https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)