PA to Clinical Director, Childrens' Services

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization located in Northampton is seeking candidates for a role that requires a high level of knowledge in admin processes and customer service. The ideal applicant will understand the health and social care sector, possess NVQ Level 4 or 5 or equivalent experience, and demonstrate strong communication skills. The organization supports flexible working arrangements. Applications from all backgrounds are encouraged, and a DBS check is required for this position.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Access to training and development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within healthcare is desirable.
• Ability to prepare and distribute agendas and papers for meetings.

Skills

High level knowledge of admin processes and customer service

Ability to comply with strict deadlines

Ability to prioritise actions

Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Education

Educated to NVQ Level 4 or 5 or equivalent knowledge and experience

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the 'About You' section of the document.

Person specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

• High level knowledge of admin processes and customer service
• A good understanding of the health and social care sector
• Educated to NVQ Level 4 or 5 or equivalent knowledge and experience

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience in a similar role within healthcare

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Ability to comply with strict deadlines
• Ability to prioritise actions
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Prepare and distribute agenda's and papers for relevant meetings

Important Information

By completing an application you are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data. In submitting an application form, you authorise us to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training records and full service history.

You must ensure that your application, including supporting statements and behaviour examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Please note plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.

Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.

Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

All roles are subject to the home office immigration rules and therefore eligibility must meet certain requirements for any sponsorship to be considered. Please visit the government website for more information regarding eligibility.

At NHFT we support many of our colleagues to work flexibly and we will consider requests for flexible working from day one. For this role, we are open to discussing a range of options including flexible hours, agile/home working, compressed hours and part time hours. Please have a conversation with the recruiting manager about the flexibility you need and we will promise to explore what is possible with you.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

All posts that are engaged in a regulated activity will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a DBS re-check on a three yearly basis whilst employed in such a role. Staff employed in these posts will therefore be asked to register with the DBS Automatic Update Service upon receipt of their DBS certificate and must update yearly, the annual fee will be reimbursed subject to Trust policy. For further information please visit: DBS Update Service: applicant guide - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please note if a DBS is applicable for the position then a charge will be deducted from your first salary or upfront cost if a staff bank position.

Please note that all new starters to the trust are subject to a probationary period.

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Documents to download

• PA to CD Children's Services (PDF, 616.5KB)
• Benefits (PDF, 570.7KB)