Job requirements
Essential
18 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
IT skills - Word processing skills (Microsoft Word) up to RSA 2; spreadsheets & databases Microsoft word) or equivalent
- QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
English and Math GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent or high level of literacy and numeracy skills demonstrated within application
- KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Extensive experience of work in a busy office.
- KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Experience of clerical / administration systems
- KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Good standard of general education
- KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Evidence of ongoing training and development
- KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Email & electronic diary systems
- KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Knowledge of the internet
- KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Knowledge of the NHS or other public/ voluntary bodies
- KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization/ local groups
- KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Develop contacts with external organisations
- COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Ability to work under pressure
- COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Ability to organise & prioritise work
- COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Team working skills
- COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Understanding of confidentiality issues
- COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Able to exercise independent judgment
- COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Experience of working with the general public
- KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Experience of working in the NHS
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our administration team on a temporary basis for 12 months supporting the community midwifery service for CHFT.
As an administration support officer you will be required to work flexibly across Huddersfield and Calderdale, mainly based at either Huddersfield Royal Infirmary or Brighouse Health centre.
You will be well supported by the team and our other administration support officer but will also be required to work independently.
Main duties of the job
To assist the trust in delivering its agenda by supporting the community health care professionals to deliver a high quality service in their areas of responsibility by providing an efficient and effective administrative and secretarial service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As part of the administrative community support team provide administrative support to the community health care professionals including: * word processing * typing letters/reports * diary management * opening and disseminating mail * filing/archiving * message taking * photocopying/scanning * medical equipment inventories * Supporting allocation of work load – * Developing systems and processes to support teams
To work flexibly by providing support, when required, to Locality Managers and community health care professionals including: * arranging meetings * taking notes of relevant meetings * co-ordinating diaries and organising meetings within agreed timescales * typing agendas/notes of meetings
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This advert is for Administration Support Office with Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust in Halifax, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Support role (discipline unspecified) role. The advertised salary is £24,071 - £25,674 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (maternity cover). The application deadline is 30 Mar 2025.
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