Administration Officer / Safeguarding Admin Officer

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an Administrative Support professional to join their 0-19 Growing Healthy Team. The role involves various administrative tasks, including typing reports, managing health records, and supporting team operations. The ideal candidate should have experience in administrative support and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The position also offers opportunities for agile working once fully competent.

Benefits

Supportive workplace culture

Employee assistance and wellbeing benefits

Recognition programs and awards

Qualifications

• Experience in providing administrative support.
• Ability to manage sensitive information.
• Proficient in typing and document management.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the 0-19 Growing Healthy Teams.
• Type reports and letters as required.
• Access health records to compile demographic information.
• Manage filing systems for child protection information.
• Make appointments and update electronic diaries.

Skills

Administrative support

Typing and document handling

Data entry and management

Initiative in problem-solving

Tools

Trust IT systems

Job description

To provide efficient and effective confidential administrative support to the 0-19 (25) Growing Healthy Team / Safeguarding Team.

Working in conjunction with colleagues, service users, and internal and external stakeholders, the post holder will work under indirect supervision and will directly contribute to the efficient running of the service.

This post is based within the Wakefield 0-19 Service. Once fully competent in the role, there would also be opportunities for some agile working from home.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing administrative support to the 0-19 (25) Growing Healthy Teams / Safeguarding Team.
• Typing reports, letters, and emails as required.
• Photocopying, scanning, and filing letters and documents.
• Accessing health records (Summary Care & SystmOne) to compile demographic information to support the team.
• Ensuring incoming information is scanned/recorded on clinical records and significant events are documented.
• Managing complex filing systems for child protection information.
• Making appointments and updating electronic diaries and ledgers.
• Using initiative based on knowledge and experience when dealing with enquiries.
• Inputting sensitive information and retrieving data on Trust IT systems in accordance with Trust policy.

Please refer to the Job Description for more details.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Leeds, and parts of the North East. We provide outstanding care to patients and staff, valuing Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork, and Equality. If you're seeking a rewarding NHS career where you can make a difference, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture allowing colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.
• Recognition through regular appraisals, awards like Making a Difference, Team of the Month, and annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee support and wellbeing benefits, including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling, and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

• Posts may close early due to high interest if sufficient applications are received.
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles; please ensure the role meets visa criteria before applying.
• The Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
• All offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Lynn Sorrell

Job Title: Admin Team Lead

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]