Administrator

Job overview

CUH is looking for reliable and hardworking individuals to deliver administrative services across all areas of the Trust.

To help achieve this we have a centralised process in place designed to match your skills and experience to a suitable role. Specific tasks and responsibilities will vary depending on the role. You will be a key member of the team providing high quality, comprehensive administrative support to facilitate the smooth running of the department. We would love to hear from you if you are able to communicate well with people at levels, have previous experience working in an administrative role, the ability to use a range of Microsoft packages and are able prioritise workload to meet a deadline whilst working in a fast paced environment.

If you prefer the flexibility of working in temporary placements, you also have the opportunity of registering on the Staff Bank via the centralised recruitment process.

A range of training and educational opportunities are available for all staff, designed to support personal development and career progression. The Trust has launched a brand new administrative academy induction programme designed specifically to support and orientate new staff with the essential information and skills needed for a smooth transition in joining the CUH family.

Main duties of the job

You will provide high quality administrative support to the department.

Tasks will include typing, reception duties, customer service, maintaining databases, booking appointments/meeting, filing, organising and booking meeting rooms and general administrative support to the Department.

You will play a key role in the efficient day to day activities of the department. You will often be the first point of contact for the department and will be required to communicate in a professional and courteous manner.

You will answer general queries and explain information relating to the department.

Working for our organisation

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

This vacancy will close on 16th April 2024 at Midnight.

Please note you may be invited to a remote interview prior to the closing date of the advert.

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

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.