Diabetes Administration Assistant | Essex Partnership University Nhs Foundation Trust

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen in South East Essex for a part time Band 3 administrator. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join our friendly Diabetes team, that will centrally provide administrative support using computer-based systems to the small team of clinicians.
This post supports the efficient running of all appointments, courses, referrals, and includes queries by phone or email. Essential skills required for the post include – excellent telephone manner, strong interpersonal skills, excellent organisational skills, ability to prioritise tasks, effective time management and the ability to work calmly under pressure.
The post holder should have clerical experience and demonstrate a caring, sensitive approach to the work, with an ability to clearly communicate with colleagues, the general public and representatives from other hospitals and organisations.
We are looking for highly motivated, innovative, and flexible Administration Assistant to join our community adult diabetes service. The successful candidate will be an experienced Administration Assistant ideally with knowledge and experience of supporting healthcare teams.
The applicant must be well organised and able to work autonomously on their own initiative and be an excellent communicator.
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced administrative assistant to support the Adult Diabetes Service. The successful candidate will come with a wealth of clerical experience and be able to work autonomously and as part of the wider administration team supporting other members by covering administration roles during periods of leave and absence. Main duties will include supporting the team in making appointments, ordering supplies and equipment, dealing with enquiries, typing, minute taking and maintenance of relevant data bases.
This advert closes on Monday 19 Feb 2024