Administrator Band 3Main area Admin and clericalGrade Band 3Contract PermanentHours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm)Job ref 362-A-21-3541513Site Regent HouseTown StockportSalary £20,330 - £21,777 per annumSalary period YearlyClosing 07/12/2021 23:59 Stockport NHS Foundation TrustThere are lots of good reasons to choose to come and work at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. A dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and vision. Exactly the same qualities you’ll see in yourself. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust aims to be the organisation of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff. In order to continually improve all aspects of our patient experience, we rely upon having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient focused workforce.Stockport Foundation Trust is one of four ‘specialist’ hospital sites in Greater Manchester. Being a ‘specialist’ hospital will enhance our general surgery, anaesthetics, critical care and emergency medicine for the benefit of people in Stockport, High Peak, Cheshire and across Greater Manchester.Our values ‘We Care, We Respect, We Listen’ are at the heart of everything we do, and come from our promise: ‘Making a difference every day.’ They drive the behaviour and actions for everyone in our organisation.In your application for this post, please describe how your experience and skills align with 'Our values-based behaviours' ( see additional documentation) and provide examples. Greater Manchester Continuous Service CommitmentAs well as recognising previous NHS service, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is a member of the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. If you are currently employed by Greater Manchester Local Authority, Combined Authority, GMFRS, TfGM as well as other public service organisations, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust will recognise your previous service for sickness and maternity/paternity/adoption entitlement and also for annual leave purposes (providing there has been no break in service). If you currently work for one of the above organisations and successfully apply for a post with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, please ensure the Recruitment team are aware so that this service is reflected in your contract of employment.Our Values:We CareAbout each otherOur patients and their familiesThe communities we serveThe environmentWe support them and deliver on their promisesWe RespectEach otherOur patients and their familiesOur partnersWe are kind and helpful, and we expect the same in returnWe Listen toEach otherOur patients and their familiesOur partnersWe act and learn from what we hear Job overviewPREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLYStockport NHS Foundation Trust Discharge to AssessAdministrator - 37.5 Hours - Monday-Friday hours between 08.00 and 18.00 An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join the Discharge to Assess Team. Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of administration duties and be expected to work independently but will be part of the wider team within Discharge to Assess team. The successful candidate will possess excellent organisation and communication skills, be flexible and well-motivated, who enjoys working with people, engaging with colleagues at all levels and will possess a flexible and positive attitude to work.You must have a good standard of general education and you will also need an excellent telephone manner and have the ability to work under pressure. Previous NHS experience would be an advantage but is not essential.Working for our organisationStockport NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services for children and adults across Stockport and the High Peak, as well as community health services for Stockport, Tameside and Glossop. Stepping Hill Hospital treats over 500,000 patients per year and community health services are run across 24 sites in Stockport and 17 sites in Tameside and Glossop.There are lots of good reasons to choose to come and work at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. A dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and vision. Exactly the same qualities you’ll see in yourself.Stockport NHS Foundation Trust aims to be the organisation of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff. In order to continually improve all aspects of our patient experience, we rely upon having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient focussed workforce.We are constantly improving how we work with staff and this is reflected in the awards we have been awarded, which can be viewed on our website.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesTo provide administrative support to the Discharge to Assess team. The post holder will undertake a range of administrative duties including electronic record keeping, filing, scanning, data collection and photocopying. The post holder will also be responsible for dealing with telephone calls and various queries. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust’s policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. Person specificationEducation & QualificationsEssential criteriaGood general education – minimum 4 GCSE passes or equivalent including maths and EnglishNVQ level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent experienceKnowledgeEssential criteriaExtensive knowledge of Microsoft office including word and excelA good awareness of and understanding of issues surrounding diversity and patient involvementDesirable criteriaKnowledge of working in the NHSExperienceEssential criteriaPrevious office experienceAble to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skillsDesirable criteriaWorking within an NHS environment – ideally Occupational HealthSkills & AbilitiesEssential criteriaWord processing and advanced IT skills with Microsoft OfficeStrong Communication skillsWell organised and methodicalInnovativeMotivatedApplicants are encouraged to read the documents attached to this vacancy before applying, including the job description and person specification and the information for applicants which includes useful information to assist you in completing your application.From time to time we may need to close a vacancy early when in receipt of a sufficient number of applications. If you are interested in this post and wish to be considered, we strongly advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible. Please note that all correspondence will be via your NHS Jobs account. Unfortunately we are not able to acknowledge each application. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please consider that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Please also note that Stockport NHS Foundation Trust are unable to refund Interview expenses or re-location costs.Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting and championing a culture of diversity, fairness and equality for all applicants and employees. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds and we strive to reflect the community we serve in our diverse workforce. Our "two tick" kite mark guarantees a candidate with a disability, who fulfills the essential criteria, an interview at the Trust. We can make reasonable adjustments, and offer support and advice in a variety of ways on request.