Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 2 admin assistant to join our central admin team providing support to Children's Therapies service within County Durham and Darlington. The central admin team is based at Chester le Street Community Hospital, providing comprehensive administritive support to the countywide team of Children's Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and, from April 2025 Children's Speech and Language Therapists. The role itself is a great opportunity for someone who is seeking to work in busy admin environment with a varied workload. You will assist with the organisation and timely completion of routine administrative tasks and duties, and be responsible for administrative and secretarial support to the Childrens Therapy Service. We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic, motivated and can work as part of a team. Interviews will be held on 3rd March 2025. County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organisation with a track record of success. Main duties of the job Answering phone calls and dealing with appropriately Registering of new patients, scanning and placing on correct waiting list Completing admin tasks sent by clinical and non-clinical staff on Systmone Supporting triage process to ensure triage is completed in a timely manner Access and answer generic email address as needed Sort both internal & external post daily or as required Support SEND processes - following processe to ensure health advice for Educational Health Care Plans is processed in a timely manner Contact patients to cancel / re-arrange appointments as needed Assist in covering holidays and duties when colleagues on leave Ensure tasks are completed To work with the Therapists in order to facilitate and process the workload of the Therapy service About us If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager. You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks. We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented. From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents. Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9439-25-0099 Job locations Chester Le Street Community Hospital Front Street Chester Le Street County Durham DH3 3AT Job description Job responsibilities The admin team are responsive to the needs of the service. It is a busy working environment with referrals received by phone, email, and post from a variety of sources, ranging from parent/carer, school, GP and other health professionals. Work will mainly be on SystmOne and involves putting referrals onto the system, registering patients, rearranging appointments, cancelling appointments and rebooking children who are not brought to their appointment. Processses are in place to support the effective running of the team and a flexible approach is needed to allow work to be prioritised within the team. Work is also generated by tasks from clinical staff to support in sending reports, appointments, advice and statutory information to relevant people invovled in the child/young person's care. Regular patient contact when parent/carers bring their children to the department is required as part of the role so excellent verbal communciation skills are essential to this role. Job description Job responsibilities The admin team are responsive to the needs of the service. It is a busy working environment with referrals received by phone, email, and post from a variety of sources, ranging from parent/carer, school, GP and other health professionals. Work will mainly be on SystmOne and involves putting referrals onto the system, registering patients, rearranging appointments, cancelling appointments and rebooking children who are not brought to their appointment. Processses are in place to support the effective running of the team and a flexible approach is needed to allow work to be prioritised within the team. Work is also generated by tasks from clinical staff to support in sending reports, appointments, advice and statutory information to relevant people invovled in the child/young person's care. Regular patient contact when parent/carers bring their children to the department is required as part of the role so excellent verbal communciation skills are essential to this role. Person Specification Experience Essential Proven ability in effective, efficient administration Experience in busy office environment including making and receiving phone calls on behalf of service/organisation Providing clerical support for team of staff Excellent written and verbal communication skills Desirable Knowledge of SystmOne. Diary management Qualifications Essential 5 GCSEs or equivalent including English Language Desirable RSA111/NVQ level 2 Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Use of email and Outlook Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent organisational skills in order to prioritise work and complete to tight schedules Good standard of written and verbal communication skills Ability to prioritise workload Ability to work on own initiative Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality Ability to deal courteously and effectively with a wide range of staff, professionals and members of the public Special Requirements Essential Flexible and responsive to change Person Specification Experience Essential Proven ability in effective, efficient administration Experience in busy office environment including making and receiving phone calls on behalf of service/organisation Providing clerical support for team of staff Excellent written and verbal communication skills Desirable Knowledge of SystmOne. Diary management Qualifications Essential 5 GCSEs or equivalent including English Language Desirable RSA111/NVQ level 2 Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Use of email and Outlook Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent organisational skills in order to prioritise work and complete to tight schedules Good standard of written and verbal communication skills Ability to prioritise workload Ability to work on own initiative Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality Ability to deal courteously and effectively with a wide range of staff, professionals and members of the public Special Requirements Essential Flexible and responsive to change 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 County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Address Chester Le Street Community Hospital Front Street Chester Le Street County Durham DH3 3AT Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)