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Job summary

Main area
Administrative and Clerical
Grade
Apprenticeships: Apprenticeship
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
421-CCS-1257R
Employer
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
12 Beaumont Street
Town
County Durham
Salary
£22,383 - £24,336 Band 2 to Band 3 upon successful completion of the programme
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust logo

Apprentice Administration Officer / Safeguarding Admin Officer

Apprenticeships: Apprenticeship

Job overview

*Exciting Opportunity within the 0-25 service County Durham *

This is a development role with the Apprentice working towards Administration Officer / Safeguarding Admin Officer

 The Apprentice will undertake a period of 14 months training, under the direction and supervision of a member of the team.

 They will undertake: Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship with MBKB training to complete all work based and academic elements to progress through the programme.

 Once the Apprentice has:

·         Successfully completed the Apprenticeship Programme (including the End Point Assessment (EPA)

·         Achieved all work based competencies, including professional and performance measures

·         Met all the academic requirements

·         Has confirmation of the professional award/registration

 They will be offered a substantive Admin Officer/ Safeguarding Officer post.

Main duties of the job

To provide efficient and effective confidential administrative support to the 0-19(25) Growing Healthy Team / Safeguarding Team.
Working in conjunction with colleagues, service users and internal and external stakeholders. The post holder will work under indirect supervision and will directly contribute to the efficient running of the service

Working for our organisation

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide ‘outstanding’ care to both our patients and our staff.  We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development. 

  • An inclusive and supportive culture – our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
  • Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

 For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Joanne Scott Admin Manager  on 07392194162 / [email protected] 

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
  • • Hold GCSE Maths and English C/4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or overseas equivalent
  • • Experience of dealing with the Public/Customer service experience
  • • Able to demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and commitment
  • • Able to work flexibly under pressure, rapid pace, and with an unpredictable work pattern.
  • • Able to work independently, on own initiative and to deadlines
  • • Work effectively and flexibly as part of a team to meet the needs of the services
  • • Demonstrates care and compassion
  • • Good inter-personal and communication skills
  • • Good organisational skills
  • • Demonstrates reliability, motivation and commitment
  • • Understand confidentiality and apply the principles in every day working practice.
  • • Ability to pay attention to detail where there are predictable interruptions to the work pattern
  • • Ability to deal professionally with enquiries from staff, Patients and Visitors
  • • The post holder must be able to make own travel arrangements for business usage as essential to post.
  • • Ability to deal calmly and diplomatically with a range of personalities and situations
  • • A responsible approach to dealing with confidential documents and information
  • • Ability to work at a different base
Desirable criteria
  • SystmOne experience
  • Previous NHS administrative experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

We are a Living Wage EmployerApprenticeships logoMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveHSJ Best places to workMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Joanne Scott
Job title
Admin Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07392194162
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