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Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You must work well in a team, manage your own workload, implement office procedures, communicate effectively with clinicians and patients, and show flexibility in a professional manner.
  • You will provide clerical support, manage workloads, implement office procedures, communicate with teams and patients, and cover for staff absences, ensuring efficient operation in a healthcare setting.

Requirements

  • The post holder will be required to work as part of a team at a community base, aligned to HMR District Nursing Out of Hours Service but also to provide cross cover during core hours during periods of staff absence.
  • The role will involve the implementation of office procedures and will require good organisational skills and working knowledge of administrative systems.
  • The post holder will often be the first point of contact and a focal point for the services requiring clear communication and liaison skills.
  • They will be responsible for managing and prioritising their own workload, with indirect supervision, and will be required to use their own initiative.
  • You will demonstrate flexibility and be confident in communication with clinicians and patients in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

  • - Provide effective and efficient clerical and administrative support to teams of healthcare professionals.
  • - Work as part of a team at a community base, aligned to HMR District Nursing Out of Hours Service.
  • - Provide cross cover during core hours during periods of staff absence.
  • - Implement office procedures.
  • - Demonstrate good organisational skills and working knowledge of administrative systems.
  • - Act as the first point of contact and focal point for the services.
  • - Utilize clear communication and liaison skills.
  • - Manage and prioritise your own workload with indirect supervision.
  • - Use your own initiative.
  • - Demonstrate flexibility and be confident in communication with clinicians and patients in a professional manner.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Team Assistant?

The primary responsibilities include providing clerical and administrative support to healthcare teams, managing and prioritizing one's own workload, and implementing office procedures.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

The job description does not specify, but it usually aligns with the full-time operational needs of the healthcare service.

Who will I be working with?

You will be working as part of a team at a community base aligned with the HMR District Nursing Out of Hours Service, as well as providing cross cover during staff absences.

What skills are required for this role?

Good organizational skills, a working knowledge of administrative systems, and strong communication and liaison skills are required.

Will I be required to work independently?

Yes, you will be required to manage and prioritize your own workload with indirect supervision, which means you must be able to use your own initiative.

What kind of training or onboarding will be provided?

The job description does not detail specific training, but typically, new employees receive orientation to understand office procedures and administrative systems utilized in the role.

How does this role contribute to patient care?

The Team Assistant serves as a primary point of contact for clinicians and patients, facilitating communication and the smooth operation of healthcare services, which ultimately supports patient care.

What are the benefits of working with the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust?

Benefits include a competitive salary, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities.

Who can I contact for more information about the position?

You can contact Samantha Kirkman, Senior Team Administrator, at samantha.kirkman@nca.nhs.uk or by telephone at 01706 517817 for further details or informal visits.

What core values are emphasized by the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust?

The core values emphasized are care, appreciation, and inspiration.

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Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Our NHS Trust provides hospital & community health services across four localities in Salford, Oldham, Bury and Rochdale

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2016
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of hospital and community services across Greater Manchester. Their mission is to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care to improve the health and well-being of the communities they serve. Their purpose is to ensure high standards of clinical excellence and compassionate care through their integrated health services, promoting better outcomes and experiences for patients.