Administration Officer - HMP Forest Bank

Spectrum Community Health CIC; Salford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a committed Healthcare Administrator for HMP Forest Bank in Salford. The role involves providing comprehensive administration within a healthcare setting supporting a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates must have qualifications in administration, strong communication skills, and the ability to juggle priorities. The position offers various benefits, including access to an NHS pension and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension

Annual leave on your Birthday

Flexible Working

Training and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have experience working in a busy office environment.
• Experience in customer service and delivering quality service is essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administration and information services within the Prison Healthcare Department.
• Deliver high-quality clerical and administrative duties.
• Support the administration team with daily tasks.

Skills

Excellent administration skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English

NVQ Level III in Administration or Secretarial or equivalent

Word processing or Typing to Level 3 or equivalent

European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

SystmOne

Job description

Job summary

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a challenging environment and support a multi-disciplinary team of clinical staff providing healthcare services to offenders? Spectrum Community Health Services are currently recruiting for a committed and highly motivated Healthcare Administrator to join the friendly healthcare team at His Majesty's Prison Forest Bank. HMP Forest Bank is a Category B reception prison serving the courts of the Greater Manchester adult males over the age of 18.

Main duties

The post holder will provide comprehensive administration and information services within the Prison Healthcare Department. They will work as part of the administration team to provide high quality clerical and administrative duties for the Physical Health and Clinical Substance Misuse Services within HMP Forest Bank. The post holder will provide excellent administration and communication skills and work flexibly in response to the service needs. The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of administrative support and will be line managed and supported on a day-to-day basis by the Administration Team Lead and Practice Manager.

About us

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE – join our team of passionate individuals who are committed to delivering high quality healthcare services in an innovative and supportive environment. We are a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company that focuses on people: our patients, service users, staff and partners.

Benefits

• Access to NHS Pension
• Annual leave on your Birthday
• Welcome payment for some posts
• Refer a friend scheme
• Training and Development opportunities
• Flexible Working
• Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
• Up to 33 days annual leave

Person specification

Essential Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
• NVQ Level III in Administration or Secretarial or equivalent
• Word processing or Typing to Level 3 or equivalent
• European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent evidence of competence in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel

Essential Experience

• Experience of working effectively in a busy office environment undertaking a range of administration duties
• Experience working in a customer services environment and delivering high quality service
• Experience of working to deadlines and juggling priorities
• Experience of working with databases
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of SystmOne
• Experience of minute taking
• Experience of working in a secure environment and/or healthcare

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Spectrum Community Health CIC
HMP Forest Bank, Salford, M27 8FB

Employer website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/