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Job summary

Main area
Administration
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
37.5 hours per week (Full Time - 12.5 hour shifts across 7 days)
Job ref
354-AB-20796
Employer
Sussex Partnership NHS FoundationTrust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Mill View Hospital
Town
Hove
Salary
£22,816 - £24,336 pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Sussex Partnership NHS FoundationTrust logo

Reception Security Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 3

Welcome from our Chief Executive

Our organisation is expanding and we're looking for people with the right values, skills and/or potential to join us. We need people with energy, expertise, enthusiasm to help us provide the very best possible specialist NHS mental health and learning disability care. This involves helping us achieve our strategy to improve the quality of life for the communities we serve through People, Prevention and Partnerships.

So what can we offer you in return?

We're an organisation which puts people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We'll help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. And we'll provide the opportunity for you to bring your fresh ideas to work about how we can do things differently and continue improving.

You will also be joining a health and care system committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you'll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.

As a Trust we are committed in making a difference. Your development is important to us, so don't forget to ask us during interview what opportunities we can offer. We can offer fully funded lifelong learning opportunities such as an apprenticeship from GCSE to Masters level.

If you like the sound of that, then come and join our team.

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen to join our Reception Team based at Mill View Hospital. We are looking to recruit 2 full time, highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our small reception team.

This role is varied and provides crucial support for the smooth running of the hospital.  The post holders will display a flexible and highly organised manner with a professional and courteous approach with a can-do attitude.

The successful applicants will be required to demonstrate that they have the relevant reception experience together with good organisational skills, an excellent telephone/communication manner and an understanding of confidentiality. They must be able to work well independently, manage changing demands and priorities and also be able to work effectively as part of a team.

They will also need to be an effective communicator when dealing with service users, carers and health and social care professionals demonstrating the ability to deal sensitively with distressed people. Experience of working in a similar environment would be beneficial but not essential.

Main duties of the job

·      Present a professional and courteous image to all patients, staff and visitors entering and exiting the unit.

·      Ensure the security of the unit is maintained by following correct procedures with regard to staff identity, following visitor procedures and removal of prohibit items and keeping accurate information in accordance with local procedures and protocol.

·      Ensure that any potential security breach is reported to the Senior Nurse on duty

·      Complete a daily site walk around including carparks to identify any possible security issues.

·      Ensure regular checks of alarms and radios (where used) are carried out. Ensure that all alarms, radios and related batteries are kept charged.

·      Receive and respond to incoming telephone calls to the unit, relaying messages accurately and promptly.

·      Liaise with outer agency where required such as Police to report any incidents requiring their input.

·      Take part in regular supervision, training and update meetings as defined by the line manager.

·      Participate in any key admin tasks such as uploading or scanning documents and records.

·      Carry out any other appropriately identified task as required by your manager.

Please refer to the job description for more details.

Working for our organisation

We're an organisation which puts people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We'll help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development, and we'll provide the opportunity for you to bring  fresh ideas on how we can do things differently and continue improving.

You will also be joining an Acute Mental Health Service committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you'll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.

If you like the sound of that, then come and join our team.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To carry out all duties of the role in accordance with the Reception and Security procedures of the Unit and be an effective member of the Reception Team.

To be able to maintain an efficient reception and work with security resources and equipment, maintaining effective monitoring processes and reporting any discrepancies to the senior nurse on duty.

To liaise with all wards and departments on various reception and security matters.

Please see the job description for the full list of responsibilities 

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NVQ 3 or equivalent
  • RSA 3 or equivalent experience and evidence of further practical experience or equivalent
  • Good standard of secondary education; GCSE at Grade C or above or equivalent

Knowledge/Experience

Essential criteria
  • Proven experience of a range of secretarial procedures
  • Experience of producing documents to a high standard of presentation with good accuracy
  • Experience of maintaining office systems
  • Experience of working as part of a team

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyDisability confident leaderDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardStep into health

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
Paula McSorley
Job title
Business Administration Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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