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Children and Young People's Administration Hub
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 18.75 hours per week
Job ref
434-CR6429256
Employer
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Children and Young People's, Haleacre Unit, Amersham hospital
Town
Amersham
Salary
£22,383 Per annum Pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/08/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust logo

Booking Coordinator/Admin Support Officer

Band 2

Be part of our BHT family

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.

We care for over half a million patients every year:

  • provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
  • nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
  • regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
  • deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.

More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.

We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer. 

If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family.

 

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a part  Booking Coordinator/Admin support officer  to join the Admin Hub for the Children and Young People's (CYP) Services. The CYP Admin Hub provides support for services working with children, young people and their families in the community including community paediatrics, integrated therapies, school nursing, health visiting and the immunisations team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who wants to make a difference to the lives of children and young people in Buckinghamshire.

Based in Amersham the position will provide high quality administrative support mainly to the Health Visiting Service. 

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be a team player as well as being able to work independently and use their initiative to resolve challenges. Good communication skills are essential as the role involves liaison with a wide range of people including clinical staff, parents, schools and other external organisations. Previous administration experience along with excellent IT and organisational skills are required. The role will involve working with confidential information and dealing with sensitive issues so a knowledge of data protection and safeguarding would be an advantage. Although NHS experience is preferred full training will be provided  alongside opportunities for personal development.

The CYP Admin Hub offers a friendly, supportive working environment along with flexible and varied working opportunities. Clinical, operational and administrative staff work closely together to provide positive outcomes for the children, young people and families accessing our services.

Working for our organisation

 Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes. 

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact [email protected] (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

Person specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential criteria
  • Literate and numerate
  • Computer literate
Desirable criteria
  • Customer Care course or experience

EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria
  • Relevant administration experience within an office environment
  • Experience maintaining a database or booking system
Desirable criteria
  • NHS experience

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential criteria
  • Clear, concise, verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to work under pressure and deal with conflict situations to an amicable conclusion
  • Flexible working attitude
  • Ensure punctuality and reliability of self to ensure good relationships within team environment
  • Experience of working as a member of a team
  • Aware of Confidentiality code of practice and Data Protection Act 2018 in relation to patients and staff

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoPositive about disabled peopleArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerStep into healthNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rachel Tresidder
Job title
Assistant Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07790961059
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