Job summary As an Administrator in a Multi-disciplinary team, you will work with other administrators and health and social care professionals. You will develop the ethos of multi-disciplinary, integrated care and seamless services ensuring that patient care is delivered to highest possible standard. As an Administrator working under the general direction of the Senior Hub Coordinator you will undertake a range of administrative duties. You will develop and maintain administrative systems and records to enable the team to deliver effective community services and to ensure that the office environment is safe, appropriately maintained and equipped. You will be required to participate in a rota to provide cover between 08:00 and 19.00 Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00 at Weekends and Bank Holidays. Main duties of the job Applicants must be able to multi-task and be able to work as part of a team and on their own. They must be professional at all times and be able to stay calm in stressful situations and be able to resolve any problems. There are times when they may work alone and will need to make decisions themselves taking appropriate action. You will be supported by a Senior Administrator and be expected to:- Have excellent communication skills Be able to prioritise work and able to work to clear deadlines Be flexible to meet the needs of the service Work weekends/Bank Holidays on a rota basis We are a small team who engage in a positive and proactive manner. We have a friendly, comfortable work area and are always willing to help out all teams and each other, when needed. About us At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time': Being a clinically led organisation Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money well As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability. Date posted 13 January 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 Part-time Reference number 262-A-24-6848472 Job locations Victoria Cottage Hospital Ewanrigg Road Maryport CA15 8EJ Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Important Information Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following: Junk Mail is checked regularly Disclosure and Barring Service: On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect. The changes mean that: youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed. If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so. Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helplinenacro.org.uk Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email adviceunlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2nd December and the new cost will be Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.50 any admin costs. The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £18 Administration cost of £3.85 £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months. Enhanced Check: £38 administration cost of £3.90 £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months. As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits. A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable. 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme Excellent opportunities for development Competitive NHS Pension scheme Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems These schemes are subject to availability Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Important Information Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following: Junk Mail is checked regularly Disclosure and Barring Service: On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect. The changes mean that: youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed. If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so. Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helplinenacro.org.uk Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email adviceunlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2nd December and the new cost will be Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.50 any admin costs. The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £18 Administration cost of £3.85 £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months. Enhanced Check: £38 administration cost of £3.90 £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months. As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits. A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable. 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme Excellent opportunities for development Competitive NHS Pension scheme Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems These schemes are subject to availability Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE Maths and English or equivalent NVQ2 in Business Admin or equivalent relevant business subject Desirable ECDL or equivalent Experience Essential Able to demonstrate previous office experience Able to demonstrate experience of regular working with electronic management information systems Able to demonstrate ability to work without direct supervision Able to demonstrate experience of telephone and electronic communication within own job and with external organisations Desirable Experience of health or social care environments Knowledge Essential Able to demonstrate understanding of office procedures and relevant statutory regulations Able to demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office Able to demonstrate understanding of issues related to confidentiality. General understanding of relevant legislation eg Data Protection, Health and Safety Desirable Familiarity with patient administration systems Knowledge of health and social care systems across Cumbria Skills and Aptitudes Essential Able to demonstrate excellent written, verbal communication skills, polite and tactful telephone manner IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets, data capture and processing, desktop publishing Flexible and versatile approach to meet the needs of the service and environment. Able to work alone and as part of a team Proactive and positive attitude to problem solving Proactive and positive attitude to change Diligent and motivated Personal Circumstances Essential Able to travel independently Able to work 7 days per week 08:00 to 20:00 Able to work at different locations to provide holiday/sickness/vacancy cover Other requirements Essential Promotes equality and value's diversity Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE Maths and English or equivalent NVQ2 in Business Admin or equivalent relevant business subject Desirable ECDL or equivalent Experience Essential Able to demonstrate previous office experience Able to demonstrate experience of regular working with electronic management information systems Able to demonstrate ability to work without direct supervision Able to demonstrate experience of telephone and electronic communication within own job and with external organisations Desirable Experience of health or social care environments Knowledge Essential Able to demonstrate understanding of office procedures and relevant statutory regulations Able to demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office Able to demonstrate understanding of issues related to confidentiality. General understanding of relevant legislation eg Data Protection, Health and Safety Desirable Familiarity with patient administration systems Knowledge of health and social care systems across Cumbria Skills and Aptitudes Essential Able to demonstrate excellent written, verbal communication skills, polite and tactful telephone manner IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets, data capture and processing, desktop publishing Flexible and versatile approach to meet the needs of the service and environment. Able to work alone and as part of a team Proactive and positive attitude to problem solving Proactive and positive attitude to change Diligent and motivated Personal Circumstances Essential Able to travel independently Able to work 7 days per week 08:00 to 20:00 Able to work at different locations to provide holiday/sickness/vacancy cover Other requirements Essential Promotes equality and value's diversity 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 North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Victoria Cottage Hospital Ewanrigg Road Maryport CA15 8EJ Employer's website https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)