Public Health Nursing Administrator
Job summary
Are you organised, approachable and looking for an opportunity to start or develop your career in administration?
The BNSSG Public Health Nursing Service is looking for a permanent Administrator to join our friendly Bristol North Public Health Nursing Admin Team.
As an Administrator, you'll play an important role in supporting our Public Health Nursing Service and helping the team deliver an effective service to children, young people and families across the area. You'll work alongside a range of colleagues and will have the opportunity to build your administrative skills and experience in a supportive NHS environment.
We're looking for someone with excellent IT and communication skills, who is organised, reliable and confident working with a wide range of people. You'll need to be able to build positive working relationships quickly, manage your workload effectively and be willing to learn.
You don't need previous NHS or administrative experience to apply. We particularly welcome applications from school leavers or anyone looking to take their first step into an administrative career. What matters most is your enthusiasm, willingness to learn and commitment to providing a great service.
If you're looking for a role where you can learn, develop and make a difference as part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.
Hours of work
Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pmBased at Southmead House
Main duties of the job
- Responding to client enquires via written, face to face or via the telephone.
- Making appointments on behalf of the Public Health Nursing team as per service admin processes.
- Inputting of data specific to the Public Health Nursing Service, using appropriate IT resources and templates.
- Electronic Filing within client records
- Photocopying, printing, and scanning as appropriate
- Managing staff diaries and daily tasks using EMIS
- Working effectively as a whole service admin team which involves supporting admin colleagues during periods of absence.
- Working collaboratively across the service by supporting other teams and bases as and when required.
About us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.
We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.
We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position
Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered. Please only provide the expiry date and not your share code within your application.
If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Good standard of education at GCSE level (9-4/A-C) including English language and Maths or equivalent.
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Business Administration or other relevant subject, or experience obtained in a relevant role. Willingness to undertake further essential training
- Typing qualification to RSA Level 2
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
- Computer literacy including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Excel, ordering systems and data collection.
- Previous Administration experience dealing with telephone enquiries, correspondence and office administration.
- Evidence organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Experience and understanding of dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
- Experience of team working
- Good communication skills, both written and verbally.
- Ability to maintain relevant records and information systems.
- Able to solve day to day problems and demonstrates a methodical approach to work organisation.
- Experience of working in a Healthcare or community setting
- Knowledge of patient administration systems, such as EMIS, Microsoft and Power BI.
- An understanding of Equality and Diversity policies.
- Knowledge and awareness of the Data Protection Act and understanding of the compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations 2018.
- Knowledge and awareness of Health & Safety.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Sirona care & health CIC
Address
Southmead House
256 Southmead House, Greystoke Avenue, Bristol
Bristol
BS10 6BQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/