Job vacancy: Administration Assistant / Receptionist, Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford

Job summary

Main area: Administration Services
Grade: Band 2
Contract: Permanent: Reception/ Admin Role
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Reception / Admin Hub Role 08.30am - 5.00pm)
Job ref: 453-24-6472899

Employer: Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: New Mill & Various Community & Mental Health Reception Sites
Town: Bradford
Salary: £22,383 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: Today at 17:00

Administration Assistant / Receptionist

Band 2

Bradford District Care Trust is an award-winning Trust that provides a range of innovative services that have been recognised as best practice nationally. As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.

As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and the person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Level 2 Qualificationin relevant field or equivalent level of experience

Training

Essential criteria

willing to undertake training applicable to the role

Experience

Essential criteria

Data inputting experience
experience of General office duties
Experience of Call handling / Switch board
customer service experience

Desirable criteria

Experience of working in a busy admin role
experience of front of house customer facing
Experience of dealing with petty cash

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Understanding confidentiality and how to maintain this
Knowledge of office systems and processes
Working Knowledge of microsoft office packages
Knowledge of receiving visitors and signposting
Knowledge of Receiving telephone calls and taking accurate messages

Skills

Essential criteria

Able to communicate well, verbally and written
Numerate – to be able to undertake basic calculations/information
Ability to prioritise workload and work on own initiative within procedures and with supervision
Ability to work as part of a team, sharing knowledge and training
Can demonstrate attention to detail
Ability to use and maintain office systems
Ability to word process documents and complete information accurately

Attitude/Approach

Essential criteria

To build rapport, engage and develop positive relationships
Positive, motivated and enthusiastic
Courteous and sensitive to others needs or feelings.
Punctual and Professional.
Flexible in approach to supporting colleagues and the service.
To take responsibility for self.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidates best interest to apply as soon as possible.

In view of Home Office Immigration Regulations all applicants must state their current immigration status, including expiry dates.

The Trust’s purpose is to create connected communities and help people to feel as healthy as they can be at every point in their lives and our vision is to connect people to the best quality care, when and where they need it and be a national role model as an employer and provide our staff with the best place to work.

Bradford has been awarded the coveted status of UK City of Culture 2025. The year is set to deliver more than 1000 new performances and events including 365 artist commissions, a series of major arts festivals as well as exciting national and international collaborations. Its themes will be rooted in the unique heritage and character of Bradford and will reveal the magic of the district that is held in its people, its ambition, and above all, its potential.

We would welcome applicants with lived experience of providing unpaid care and/or support to a family member or friend with a disability, health condition, frailty, mental health problem, addiction or other health and care needs.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and in particular Bradford District Care Trust is keen to reflect the population we serve, we are currently underrepresented in terms of black and minority ethnic staff. Applications are encouraged from these groups, but it must be stressed that selection will be solely on merit and in accordance with the Trust recruitment policy.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.