- Please note that, although this is a Bank position, the majority of administrative roles are offered on a full-time basis. Ad-hoc evening and weekend shifts are not available.*
Applicants should have experience of working with the general public on a day to day basis. Experience of clerical work and having excellent organisational skills would be beneficial.
Well developed communication skills and an ability to work as part of a team are vital requirements for this post.
When applying for this position, it is essential that you read the job description and person specification. Please use the supporting information space to demonstrate your ability to undertake this role, drawing on your skills, knowledge and experience.
Please note that the people reviewing your application will be seeking evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
In line with the Department of Health guidelines, the Trust operates a strict smoke free policy.
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the following skills:
Ability to deliver services that are customer focused in a demanding environment
Professional telephone skills
The ability to accurately maintain and update system records
Knowledge of clinical systems.
Commitment to undertake ongoing in-service training and development is essential. You should be motivated, keen to learn and ready to embrace change. Our commitment to you is to provide the environment for this to happen, and to ensure that you are part of a defined preceptorship programme.
If you are motivated to deliver high standards of care and have the personal qualities and characteristics as outlined, then this could be the post for you.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live . In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
To work under the direction of the Temporary Staffing Team
To deal sensitively and effectively with telephone calls and take
messages and pass to the relevant members of staff in the
Department.
A good working knowledge of Outlook and its systems i.e.
excel/word/access.
To undertake general administrative duties, including general
correspondence, filing, photocopying, scanning and
inputting/processing of data, resolving and flagging issues accordingly.
Word processing of letters reports and minutes.
Reception / Scanning duties.
Adhere to all Trust policies and procedures in relation to Confidentiality
and Data Protection for sensitive information, in particular patient data.
