Administration Officer

Hello!

We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).

We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, 'I've seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.' We're on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.

Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we've got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.

We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there's lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.

• Cultural diversity staff network
• Disabled staff network
• LGBT+ staff network

We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:

• Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Network
• Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
• Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group

We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.

We're always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?

Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay

An opportunity has arisen for a full-time (37.5 hours per week) permanent Band 3 administrator to join our developing team in North Cumbria as a Administrative Officer.

This is a county-wide service and therefore the base is flexible which will be discussed at interview (Beacon Unit, Penrith, Brookside Centre, Wigton or Carleton Clinic Carlisle).

We are seeking someone who has an interest in supporting our expanding clinical team, the post holder will need to have experience of working in a similar environment and previous secretarial experience is essential due to the demands of the role.

This post could provide an ideal development opportunity for an existing Band 2 or 3 looking to develop further administrative skills working autonomously within an exciting and developing service. The post will provide training and development opportunities.

Full support will be provided by an experienced Pathway Coordinator/Administration Manager as well as the service leads.

The post holder should have:

• Secretarial experience working within a team.
• Experience in a customer / patient focussed environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A good understanding of the RiO system (not essential as full-training will be delivered).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Minute taking skills as attending MDT meetings, updating RiO and action plans is an essential task.
• Ability to be a self-directed, motivated and be able to contribute positively within a team.
• Well organised and structured.
• The post holder will be expected to demonstrate flexibility in the role.
• Desirable: A current driving licence and access to a car - Travel will be necessary for this role around other North Cumbria sites so the…