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Directorate Manager Support (Radiology)
The closing date is 10 July 2025
An exciting, 12-month fixed-term, opportunity has arisen to work alongside the Directorate Manager for Diagnostic Imaging in the Division of Clinical Support. This role will largely involve the planning of diaries, preparing/attending meetings, and providing secretarial/admin support to the Directorate from a business perspective.
You will support the Directorate Manager, Clinical Director and occasionally other Senior Team Managers within the Directorate. You will work closely with admin and clinical members of the Directorate to provide excellent and timely business administrative services to our patients and customers. This is a demanding but very rewarding Post, dealing with internal and external stakeholders, patients, staff and the public.
Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. You are requested to consider this when making your application. Please visitGov.UKfor further information
Main duties of the job
You require excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a friendly andapproachable personality. Exceptionalorganisational skills are essential; you will need to be flexibleand work with colleagues to provide cover which meets service needs.
You must be able to demonstrateeffective time-management skills and an ability to act quickly whenrequired. A GCSE English Language at C/4, orequivalent, and an NVQ 3 (Business/Admin) or equivalent are essential, as are experienceof office functionality and knowledge of IT systems/software packages. You will be responsible for administrativeduties and accurately maintaining electronic information therefore sound ITskills is an essential part of the role.
You are invited to apply for the Post which is advertised at 37.5 hours Monday-Friday. The Post is based at Sunderland but there will be requirements to workacross sites as required in proving support.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job responsibilities
The Postholder will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to theDirectorate Manager and Clinical Director.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Physical Skills
* Working flexibly with colleagues to accommodate the Divisional
* needs.
* Moving and handling of office equipment and supplies.
* Ability to sit at workstations as necessary to perform the Post.
Skills & Knowledge
* Proven interpersonal and communication skills.
* Can demonstrate planning and organisational skills.
* Can demonstrate the ability to prioritise in order to meet deadlines.
* To be able to work without direct supervision.
* Ability to deal with difficult situations and people.
Other
* Please provide a contact telephone number.
Qualifications
* To be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Access and Outlook.
* NVQ Level 3 Business Administration (or equivalent).
* GCSE English Language C/4 or equivalent Level 2 qualification.
* Knowledge of Hospital Information Systems - Meditech.
Experience
* Experience of organising and prioritising tasks.
* Experience of an office environment, working as part of an admin team to achieve deadlines.
* Experience of working in the NHS.
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
£26,530 to £29,114 a year25/26 pay award pending
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