Job summary Are you a confident, and flexible person, with excellent engagement, customer care, and communication skills, who can work as part of a creative and motivated team? If you are, we would really like to hear from you We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and caring individual to join our team at Thorpe Health Centre as our Admin Support - Receptionist. This is a part-time, Band 2, substantive post. This role works 24 hours per week, ideally working 6 hour shifts per day, 08:30 - 14:30 from Monday - Thursday. The base for this post is Thorpe Health Centre, however you may be required to travel to other sites in Norwich. You will need to be versatile and have access to a vehicle or be able to make alternative travel arrangements. Main duties of the job The postholder will contribute to the smooth running of the reception at Thorpe Health Centre, providing daily support for direction. The role will include administrative support duties such as answering telephone calls, greeting patients upon their arrival, assisting patients with queries and use of NHS computer systems, including SystmOne, to check in patients and additional admin support as required. This role also involves duties to maintain the stock levels for our Community Nursing Team based at Thorpe Health Centre, which includes counting and ordering the stock on a weekly basis. This role is required to maintain strict confidentiality and will be expected to communicate with patients and relatives with courtesy and discretion at all times. Being able to demonstrate excellent organisational and effective communication skills is essential, along with being able to work collaboratively as part of a team, using your own initiative, and working to deadlines. You will have experience of undertaking a range of administrative duties and have excellent customer care skills. You will need to be able to evidence a good solid background working in a busy office environment and will be required to work proactively. Experience of working in the NHS is preferential. Knowledge of SystmOne would be advantageous, but training will be provided for the successful candidate. About us Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title. Good benefits package including a minimum 27 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, increasing after 5 years and 10 years to a maximum of 33 days Opportunity to join the NHS pension scheme. Wellbeing support (gyms, free eyesight test, cycle to work scheme, wellbeing resources) Supportive positive culture that is Well-Led with regular supervision Comprehensive in house and external training programmes available NHS discounts and many more Please note that applications are accepted by completion of our on-line application form. We cannot accept CV's. Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 839-6767855-RB Job locations Thorpe Health Centre 11 Williams Loke, St Williams Way Thorpe St Andrew NR7 0AJ Job description Job responsibilities Key Areas of ResponsibilityTo carry out and prioritise a variety of administrative and clerical duties and undertake other general office duties which will include: Using a range of software programmes to produce, maintain and distribute documents, including reports, spread sheets, databases and presentations. Typing, audio typing. Photocopying, scanning, emailing, faxing, distributing and filing letters, reports and other correspondence promptly and efficiently, ensuring that all staff and patient records, files and filing lists are maintained and kept up-to-date. Collecting, opening, date stamping, franking, sorting and distributing mail in a timely manner, relating it to previous correspondence as appropriate and ensuring that outgoing mail is sent in a timely manner. Researching appropriate websites, downloading and circulating documents as requested. Dealing appropriately with all telephone enquiries and face to face patient contact, which may on occasion be upsetting. 1. To maintain schedules and diaries, organise and service meetings and clinics, which may involve travel to and from other venues. This will include resolving appointment conflicts, issuing meeting invitations, distributing agendas and papers, note taking, making room bookings, arranging meeting room layout, equipment, hospitality and greeting visitors. 2. To undertake receptionist/telephonist duties, be a point of contact for internal and external callers and visitors, accepting deliveries, re-directing callers and service users, where appropriate, and providing information or answering questions on routine matters and ensuring that accurate messages are passed on in a timely manner. 3. As part of the Norwich Place stock management process: Ordering and receipting all consumable stock Carrying out a weekly stock take of all goods Receiving and checking goods and reporting any discrepancies or other issues within procedural deadlines Putting stock away in the stores room, maintaining stock levels Arranging onward distribution to relevant departments or sites if required Maintaining up to date information recorded on stock spreadsheets including base lines and previous orders Liaise with suppliers to resolve any issues or queries. 4. To be responsible for the efficient use of office equipment and supplies, requisitioning goods and services using Powergate and carrying out research on products or services, as required. 5. Inputting onto various databases and systems, e.g., SystmOne, Powergate and designated spread sheets, within the required timescales and deadlines 6. To report maintenance, cleaning, health and safety and other site issues in line with current procedures keeping the line manager/site manager informed at all times. 7. In conjunction with colleagues, to ensure that petty cash and other monies are collected and accurately recorded and banked promptly to comply with procedures and financial standing orders. 8. Provide cover in other departments as required, during periods of absence, as directed by the Admin Team Leader. This may require travelling to other sites. 9. It is the post holders responsibility to ensure that they have undertaken all mandatory training, in line with Trust policies and procedures. Job description Job responsibilities Key Areas of ResponsibilityTo carry out and prioritise a variety of administrative and clerical duties and undertake other general office duties which will include: Using a range of software programmes to produce, maintain and distribute documents, including reports, spread sheets, databases and presentations. Typing, audio typing. Photocopying, scanning, emailing, faxing, distributing and filing letters, reports and other correspondence promptly and efficiently, ensuring that all staff and patient records, files and filing lists are maintained and kept up-to-date. Collecting, opening, date stamping, franking, sorting and distributing mail in a timely manner, relating it to previous correspondence as appropriate and ensuring that outgoing mail is sent in a timely manner. Researching appropriate websites, downloading and circulating documents as requested. Dealing appropriately with all telephone enquiries and face to face patient contact, which may on occasion be upsetting. 1. To maintain schedules and diaries, organise and service meetings and clinics, which may involve travel to and from other venues. This will include resolving appointment conflicts, issuing meeting invitations, distributing agendas and papers, note taking, making room bookings, arranging meeting room layout, equipment, hospitality and greeting visitors. 2. To undertake receptionist/telephonist duties, be a point of contact for internal and external callers and visitors, accepting deliveries, re-directing callers and service users, where appropriate, and providing information or answering questions on routine matters and ensuring that accurate messages are passed on in a timely manner. 3. As part of the Norwich Place stock management process: Ordering and receipting all consumable stock Carrying out a weekly stock take of all goods Receiving and checking goods and reporting any discrepancies or other issues within procedural deadlines Putting stock away in the stores room, maintaining stock levels Arranging onward distribution to relevant departments or sites if required Maintaining up to date information recorded on stock spreadsheets including base lines and previous orders Liaise with suppliers to resolve any issues or queries. 4. To be responsible for the efficient use of office equipment and supplies, requisitioning goods and services using Powergate and carrying out research on products or services, as required. 5. Inputting onto various databases and systems, e.g., SystmOne, Powergate and designated spread sheets, within the required timescales and deadlines 6. To report maintenance, cleaning, health and safety and other site issues in line with current procedures keeping the line manager/site manager informed at all times. 7. In conjunction with colleagues, to ensure that petty cash and other monies are collected and accurately recorded and banked promptly to comply with procedures and financial standing orders. 8. Provide cover in other departments as required, during periods of absence, as directed by the Admin Team Leader. This may require travelling to other sites. 9. It is the post holders responsibility to ensure that they have undertaken all mandatory training, in line with Trust policies and procedures. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Maths and English GCSE (Grade C or above), or equivalent Good keyboard and IT skills Desirable NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration, or equivalent ECDL, or equivalent Experience Essential Proven administration experience in a busy office environment Proven experience of working as part of a team Desirable Knowledge of NHS ordering systems Knowledge of SystmOne Knowledge of NHS Skills, Abilities and Knowledge Essential Comprehensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and Outlook Good organisational and communications skills Typing skills Proven ability to work on own initiative, without direct supervision, prioritising and managing own workload Articulate, calm, polite and well-motivated with a positive attitude to customer care Effective listening skills Desirable Planning skills Customer Care Skills Personal Attributes / Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework) Essential Enthusiastic and motivated Committed to providing the best possible service to patients Tact and diplomacy Other Essential Flexible attitude and approach to work to meet patient/service needs Able to make own transport arrangements to meet the needs of the service Willingness to cover in other geographical locations Person Specification Qualifications Essential Maths and English GCSE (Grade C or above), or equivalent Good keyboard and IT skills Desirable NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration, or equivalent ECDL, or equivalent Experience Essential Proven administration experience in a busy office environment Proven experience of working as part of a team Desirable Knowledge of NHS ordering systems Knowledge of SystmOne Knowledge of NHS Skills, Abilities and Knowledge Essential Comprehensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and Outlook Good organisational and communications skills Typing skills Proven ability to work on own initiative, without direct supervision, prioritising and managing own workload Articulate, calm, polite and well-motivated with a positive attitude to customer care Effective listening skills Desirable Planning skills Customer Care Skills Personal Attributes / Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework) Essential Enthusiastic and motivated Committed to providing the best possible service to patients Tact and diplomacy Other Essential Flexible attitude and approach to work to meet patient/service needs Able to make own transport arrangements to meet the needs of the service Willingness to cover in other geographical locations 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 Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust Address Thorpe Health Centre 11 Williams Loke, St Williams Way Thorpe St Andrew NR7 0AJ Employer's website https://www.norfolkcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)