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Job overview
Are you highly competent with admin, organised and have administrative experience?
We are looking for an administrator to join our Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in Norwich
The role will involve working closely with another member of the administration team and the management team to support the department.
Microsoft Office skills are essential, as is the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Main duties of the job
1. Provide administrative support using Microsoft Office packages including Word and Excel. This includes establishing and maintaining office systems both paper and electronic to a high standard.
2. Undertake secretarial and administrative duties, preparing documents with a high degree of accuracy as required by the Emergency Operational Management Team including confidential letters and reports.
3. Draft routine and standard correspondence on behalf of the Emergency Operational Management Team.
4. Prioritise own workload to ensure that work is completed within agreed timescales.
5. Populate and maintain locally the Global Rostering System.
6. In liaison with Emergency Operational Management Teams/Line Manager, maintain resources/rosters ensuring optimum staff unit hours and vehicles against the demand analysis for each day of the week, in line with Trust Policies, Procedures and any other relevant guidance.
7. Communicate effectively with Senior Managers, Managers, staff and colleagues both internal and external. Communicate in a confidential manner when appropriate.
Working for our organisation
You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.
At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.
We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.
We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.
Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)
Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.
Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
Person specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential criteria
1. Educated to NVQ 3 level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification, or significant equivalent previous proven experience.
2. Demonstrable experience of working in an administrative environment and working with computerised data systems.
3. Trained or willing to work towards Loggist training.
4. UK Driving Licence with access to a car.
Desirable criteria
5. Experience of working in a healthcare environment.
6. Awareness of a range of Health Services provisions.
7. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
8. Knowledge of NHS issues.
9. Understanding of Data Protection legislation.
Practical and Intellectual Skills, Personal Qualities, Abilities and Attributes
Essential criteria
10. Clear communicator with good writing, data entry, and telephone skills.
11. Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
12. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and trust.
13. Good time keeping.
14. Flexible approach to work.
Autonomy
Essential criteria
15. Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own workload to set deadlines.
Equality and Diversity
Essential criteria
16. Understanding of, and commitment to, equality of opportunity and good working relationships.
EEAST Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
17. Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values.
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Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on the Check if you need a UK visa - website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.
References and Employment History: All references from current and previous employers, will be sought via their Human Resources Department and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and email address of the Human Resources Department and indicate your current/previous line manager and their departmental details.
All appointments will be subject to currently having a clean disciplinary record.
Please be advised that a No Smoking Policy is in operation throughout the Trust.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme - Under the Trust's commitment 'Positive about Disabled People', if you consider yourself as having a disability and you meet the minimum selection criteria for any post, you will get an automatic interview. By minimum selection criteria we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates the essential requirements as set out in the person specification and advertisement for a post.
We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications, regardless of age, race, religion & belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity or disability.