Job Description

We are looking for an Administrator to join our Children's Therapy Service!Our Therapy service is vital to supporting children in our community. Your will make a difference by supporting the secretarial and administration processes, you be a key contact point and liaise with patients, teaching staff, social services and other groups.To excel in this role, you should be a great communicator, be able to work to deadlines and have amazing organisation skills.Our core hours for this service are between 8.00 am - 17.00 pm. This position is predominately located in Patchway Hub or Southmead House however there may be a requirement to travel across our Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) area with prior agreement.Apply today and make a difference in your community.Main duties of the jobo You will provide a comprehensive secretarial/administration service to support the children's therapy service in the day to day running of the service.o You will act as a contact point and liaise with patients, teaching staff, education, social services and other staffing groups within the Trust such as Human Resources, Finance over the telephone and face to face.

• You will effectively deal with centralised emails on behalf of the service
• You will undertake any necessary photocopying, filing and any other administrative duties to ensure the smooth running of the office.

About usEver dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.Date posted17 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salaryxc2xa324,625 to xc2xa325,674 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number083-7154674-WWJob locationsPatchway Hub125 Rodway RoadPatchway, BristolBS34 5PEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.Person SpecificationKnowledge and ExperienceEssential

• Experience of working in the NHS or similar organisation
• Good communication/written skills
• Knowledge of a range of secretarial procedures and use of standard software programmes

Desirable

• Able to use EMIS system for Child Health (formal training will be given)
• Experience of working under pressure
• Ability to travel across BNSSG when required

SkillsEssential

• Ability/willingness to learn new skills

Desirable

• Good attention to detail and completion of tasks to deadlines

Person SpecificationKnowledge and ExperienceEssential

• Experience of working in the NHS or similar organisation
• Good communication/written skills
• Knowledge of a range of secretarial procedures and use of standard software programmes

Desirable

• Able to use EMIS system for Child Health (formal training will be given)
• Experience of working under pressure
• Ability to travel across BNSSG when required

SkillsEssential

• Ability/willingness to learn new skills

Desirable

• Good attention to detail and completion of tasks to deadlines

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