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Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd
About
Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd – a wholly-owned subsidiary at the Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust.
Following consideration of an in-depth feasibility study and comprehensive discussions with staff, trade unions and other stakeholders in 2017 and 2018 CHFT decided at its meeting in February 2018 to set up a wholly-owned subsidiary to manage its estates, facilities, medical engineering and procurement functions.
The subsidiary is called Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd (CHS) and opened for business on September 1st, 2018.
Contact
Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd, Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Lindley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3EA01484 355348 | [email protected]
Administrative and Clerical Worker
Accepting applications until: 24-Mar-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 24-Mar-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- Huddersfield Royal Infirmary & Calderdale Royal Hospital
- Cyfeiriad
- Acre Street, Lindley
- Tref
- Huddersfield
- Cod post
- HD3 3EA
- Major / Minor Region
- West Yorkshire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent: N/A
- Oriau
- Full time - 37.5 sessions per week (N/A)
Salary
- Cyflog
- £24,515 Per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yearly
- Gradd
- (CHS Grade B)
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- Admin assistant
- Dyddiad y cyfweliad
- 09/04/2026
CHS is able to offer a wide range of services. Our scale enables us to offer competitive rates and we have a long track record of providing high quality, customer-focused services.
We offer comprehensive estates, facilities management, medical engineering, catering solutions and procurement services supporting the provision of safe, effective healthcare to our communities. We are committed to delivering our Green Plan goals of reducing carbon emissions, air pollution, waste generation and improving recycling throughout delivery of our services. We also enable profit to go back into patient care.
CHS recognises that its staff are its greatest asset and that its business is its people. The company aims to create an environment and culture of openness, trust and honesty. We encourage and celebrate diversity because broader perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge will enrich and enhance the value we bring to each other, our clients, shareholders and other stakeholders.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
A vacancy has arisen for an Admin Assistant to work within the Support Services which covers Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, joining a dedicated team of staff.
This role involves assisting with the day-to-day operational administration in General office which incorporates Bereavement, cash and reception duties.
The successful candidate must be familiar with Microsoft office and have some basic keyboard skills, they should have good organisational skills and be able to prioritise and organise own workloads. The candidate must also have experience of working within a busy customer focused setting, office/reception environment.
This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week to be worked over 5 days.
You will work for Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd (CHS) which is wholly owned by the Trust to provide specialist support services for Estates, Facilities and Procurement. As an employee of CHS you will qualify to apply for a £500 bonus (pro rata) and an additional 5 days annual leave (pro rata) (performance conditions apply)
For further details / informal visits contact:
Cara Sutcliffe - Support Services Manager - on 01484 343413
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Summary of the Role:
The post holder will be part of an admin team, working on a rotational basis covering all roles within the General office. To be responsible for providing a wide-ranging, fully efficient service, including Bereavement, Cashiering /Patient Affairs /Accommodation, Certification and Reception functions.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
At CHS we understand the differences in delivering our services in complex environments and we have a flexible approach to meet the needs of our customers. Our Estates and Facilities management functions alongside our Medical Engineering, decontamination and procurement service, provides the following:
- Fully managed estate and building maintenance
- Medical engineering/equipment maintenance/ decontamination
- Procurement advice, guidance and governance
- Capital project management
- Transport
- Grounds maintenance.
- Portering
- Catering
- Cleaning (including robot and deep cleaning)
All provided to nationally recognised standards giving you assurance that your premises and equipment will be the best they can, and your customers will have confidence in you as a provider.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Cashier/Patient Affairs/Accommodation Role (1)
Cashier Duties
- In accordance with Standing Financial Instructions to provide a full cashiering service. To include balancing of monies, manual recording of figures and issuing of receipts for general income. Also balancing and banking of total monies weekly via the companies computerised Oracle system.
- To make payments from the petty cash system for CHFT only, in compliance with authorised signature list. Balance the float and reclaim the expenditure once a week in compliance with the Trusts Financial Instructions ensuring appropriate levels of change floats are held.
- Process donations to the trust charitable fund accounts on behalf of wards and departments, manually receipting, completion of Gift Aid Scheme correspondence and twice weekly reconciliation and banking of monies.
Patient Affairs Duties
- In accordance with Trust procedure, be responsible for handling and recording of patient’s property and monies from wards and departments for safe-keeping purposes. Ensure safe return of property/monies when required.
- To be responsible for the monthly reconciliation of patient monies accounts held, in line with financial instruction.
- Recording and storing of items of valuable lost property
Accommodation Duties
- To be responsible for the allocation of accommodation, in line with Trust policy and with respect to categories of staff and also working closely with directorates within the Trust.
- To maintain an accurate and up to date register of tenants.
- Liaise with estates department regarding works on accommodation at CRH site and undertake an ongoing programme of inspections, with prior arrangements with residents concerned. Identify any unreasonable misuse/damage to resident’s attention and arrange billing for repairs, if necessary. Submit requisitions for repairs and ensure work in carried out with minimum disturbance to residents.
- Secure custody of keys and recording of keys issued, implementing charges for losses.
- Ensuring observance of all trust policies with regards to Health & Safety, COSHH, Fire and security etc
Certification Role (2)
- All duties involved in the completion of medical certificates including liaising with hospital medical staff, GP surgeries, coroner’s officers, pathologists, funeral directors, solicitors, social services and registrars working to tight deadlines.
- Issuing of any cash and valuables to relatives and provide essential information for completion of registration.
- To be responsible for arranging hospital contract funerals when necessary in a timely manner. Including liaison with internal and external bodies to enquire about the deceased and their wishes in relation to funeral arrangements / religious beliefs /home searches / affairs.
- To be responsible for completion of documentation in a timely manner in relation to all obstetric bereavements.
- Filing of general correspondence and dealing with telephone and reception duties.
Reception Role (shared)
- Act as first-line contact for reimbursement of travel costs to eligible patients. In accordance with the Hospital Travel Expenses Scheme, manually record payment information on patient record card and issue appropriate reimbursement of travel expenses ensuring a consistent and professional approach at all times. Balance the float and reclaim the expenditure from the petty cash system as and when required.
- Opening and sorting, where required re-direction of hospital post, including recorded delivery items.
- To be responsible for ordering and maintaining good levels of stocks of stationary items for the department.
- To be responsible for dealing with telephone and reception duties in a courteous and professional manner, which will include a variety of enquires from staff, visitors, patients or external organisations.
- To maintain and control the use of office equipment and if necessary ensure that call outs are reported promptly (e.g. photocopiers)
- Ensure the management of electronic diaries for the boardroom at CRH
Undertake all such reasonable other duties as may be required as part of the role.
Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions (CHS) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. CHS will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers. These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter.
Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on the Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK website. All applicants must review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.
If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard £26.40 or Basic £26.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff). For Enhanced and Standard DBS checks you will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment.
If you have any questions please contact [email protected] for assistance.
Person specification
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- A good standard of general education at GCSE standard or equivalent at Grade C or above
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Up to date IT skills RSA 2 / ECDL level or equivalent
Meini prawf dymunol
- Relevant Customer Service qualification
Knowledge & Skills:
Meini prawf hanfodol
- A working knowledge and understanding of the provision of facilities services.
- Ability to demonstrate sensitivity with patients / relatives on a variety of issues i.e bereavement, claimants, queries and complainants
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Understand need for confidentiality
- Excellent numerical / cash handling skills
- Able to work well in a team and be supportive of team members
- Professional approach
- Adaptable / flexible approach
- Attention to detail / accuracy
- Good organisational skills, ability to prioritise and organise own workloads
- Experienced at working to deadlines
- Multi-tasking skills
Meini prawf dymunol
- Ability to produce reports in relation to facilities services in the NHS environment
- Skilled at working with multi disciplinary teams
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Extensive experience of office / Reception procedures and requirements
- Ability to work undirected and using own judgment
- Good interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- Excellent ability to communicate effectively in writing and face-to-face.
- Experience of Ability to use IT software packages and database systems
- Experience of handling reconciles and banking of cash
Documents
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Cara Sutcliffe
- Teitl y swydd
- Support Services Manager
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01484 343413
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