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Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
About
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together- safe, kind, excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
Administrator
Closed for applications on: 22-Nov-2024 00:00
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 22-Nov-2024 00:00
Key details
Location
- Site
- Addenbrookes Hospital-All Divisions
- Address
- Hills Road
- Town
- Cambridge
- Postcode
- CB2 0QQ
- Major / Minor Region
- Cambridgeshire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent: Full Time or Part Time/ Flexible working hours may be considered
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
Salary
- Salary
- £24,071 - £25,674 p.a. pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 3)
Specialty
- Main area
- Administration
Job overview
CUH is looking for reliable and hardworking individuals to deliver administrative services across all areas of the Trust.
To help achieve this we have a centralised process in place designed to match your skills and experience to a suitable role. Specific tasks and responsibilities will vary depending on the role. You will be a key member of the team providing high quality, comprehensive administrative support to facilitate the smooth running of the department. We would love to hear from you if you are able to communicate well with people at levels, have previous experience working in an administrative role, the ability to use a range of Microsoft packages and are able prioritise workload to meet a deadline whilst working in a fast paced environment.
A range of training and educational opportunities are available for all staff, designed to support personal development and career progression. The Trust has launched a brand new administrative academy induction programme designed specifically to support and orientate new staff with the essential information and skills needed for a smooth transition in joining the CUH family.
Please note this advert is for permanent roles only, not bank.
Advert
You will provide high quality administrative support to the department.
Tasks will include typing, reception duties, customer service, maintaining databases, booking appointments/meeting, filing, organising and booking meeting rooms and general administrative support to the Department.
You will play a key role in the efficient day to day activities of the department. You will often be the first point of contact for the department and will be required to communicate in a professional and courteous manner.
You will answer general queries and explain information relating to the department.
Working for our organisation
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
- applied for a Graduate visa
- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 21-Nov-2024.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only cafe, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to secondary school level or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- NVQ in Business and Administration or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of office / administrative or similar relevant role
- Previous experience of working in a role that requires effective interaction with people
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of administrative functions such as diary management, appointment booking, taking minutes of meetings or transcribing notes
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and experience of using I.T programmes, e.g. Microsoft office especially outlook, word, excel and PowerPoint
Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to take responsibility for own work and work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines under pressure
- Able to work using own initiative where applicable
- Evidence of ability to communicate at all levels clearly and concisely both oral and written
- Evidence of frontline customer service skills
- Excellent team worker with the ability to maintain good working relationships with all levels of staff
- Evidence of previously working with confidence under pressure or to a tight deadline
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately
- Be flexible according to priorities and changing organisational systems
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Togethersafe, kind, excellent
- Actively promote and value equality, diversity and inclusion, treating others with dignity and respect
- Compliance with all Trust policies and procedures
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Recruitment Services
- Job title
- Recruitment Services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01223 217038
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