PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE WILL NOT BE SPONSORED. Candidates must have suitable the right to work in the UK independently, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
The post holder will work as a member of the Community Midwifery team providing reception and clerical support, relieving midwifery staff of routine clerical duties and assisting with effective administration of the department.
Full week cover will be required (Monday - Friday), working hours will be flexible according to needs of the service, covering the hours between 8am till 4pm, at 4 x 7.5 hours' days.
The post holder will work both as a member of the team and autonomously using their own initiative as appropriate.
Main duties of the job
The Community Midwifery Team Administrator plays a vital role in supporting the smooth operation of community-based maternity services. Working closely with midwives, healthcare professionals, and administrative staff, the post holder will provide efficient and effective administrative support to ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care. Responsibilities include managing appointment bookings, maintaining accurate records, coordinating communications, and supporting the daily functioning of the community midwifery team. The ideal candidate will be organised, proactive, and compassionate, with strong communication and IT skills, and a commitment to providing excellent service to women, families, and healthcare colleagues.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job responsibilities
General responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesManagerial responsibilitiesProfessional responsibilitiesEducation and development responsibilities
For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Education and Training
* English Language GCSE or equivalent and general education to GCSE level
* Previous NHS training knowledge.
Knowledge and Skill
* Good communication skills both written and verbal
* IT literacy
* Ability to work without direction and unsupervised.
Experience
* Previous clerical or administration work.
* Experience working with the public
* Previous NHS / public sector experience.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address
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