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Administration Assistant - Community Hospitals

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Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • Oxford

AI generated summary

  • You need excellent communication skills, strong organizational and IT abilities, and the confidence to manage competing demands independently.
  • You will support community healthcare operations, travel to various sites, provide administration services, manage competing demands, and interact confidentially with diverse individuals.

Requirements

  • You will need to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively deal with a diverse range of people in a sensitive and confidential manner.
  • You will have good organisational and IT skills including Microsoft Office.
  • You will be a confident individual who is able to use their own initiative to manage competing and conflicting demands.

Responsibilities

  • As an Administration Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the efficient functioning of our community healthcare facilities.
  • You will work closely with a dedicated team to ensure seamless operations, contributing to the overall success of our mission to provide exceptional administration support to our community.
  • You will be required to travel independently to different sites.
  • This could sometimes be at short notice to provide cover where needed.
  • The successful individual will be motivated and enjoy working in a challenging and busy environment providing a comprehensive administration service.
  • You will need to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively deal with a diverse range of people in a sensitive and confidential manner.
  • You will have good organisational and IT skills including Microsoft Office.
  • You will be a confident individual who is able to use their own initiative to manage competing and conflicting demands.

FAQs

What is the role of the Administration Assistant in the Community Hospitals?

The Administration Assistant will support the efficient functioning of community healthcare facilities by providing comprehensive administration services across all Community Hospitals.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, travel to different sites is required, sometimes at short notice, to provide cover where needed.

Where are the Community Hospital sites located?

The Community Hospital sites are located in Oxford, Abingdon, Didcot, Wallingford, Bicester, Witney, and Wantage.

Will the interviews be conducted virtually or in-person?

Interviews will be held face to face. Candidates must be able to attend in person.

What skills are necessary for this role?

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, good organizational and IT skills (including Microsoft Office), and the ability to manage competing demands are essential for this role.

What type of environment will I be working in?

You will be working in a challenging and busy environment as part of a dedicated team focused on providing exceptional administration support.

How does the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust prioritize employee well-being?

They offer various benefits such as career progression opportunities, employee assistance programs, a competitive pension scheme, mental health first aiders, and staff networking and support groups.

What are the annual leave benefits provided?

Employees receive 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, which increases to 33 days with continuous service.

Who can I contact for further details about the position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Steven Rutter, Operational Support Manager, at steven.rutter@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk or call 01865 902888.

Are there opportunities for career advancement within the organization?

Yes, there are excellent opportunities for career progression available within Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.

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Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Providing mental and community health services to a population of 2.5 million people across Bucks, Oxon, Wilts and BaNES

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2011
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT) provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible. As a leading teaching, training and research trust, we have close links to Oxford and Oxford Brookes universities. We are part of the Oxford Academic Health Science Centre, working closely with our university colleagues to translate their findings into clinical care as quickly as possible, enabling people using our services to benefit from the latest advances in healthcare. In Oxfordshire we are the main provider of community health services and deliver these in a range of community and inpatient settings, including eight community hospitals. Our mental health teams provide a range of specialist healthcare in the community and from inpatient settings across the geographic areas of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Swindon, Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES). We also provide a range of specialised health services that include forensic mental health and eating disorder services across a wider geographic area including support for patients in Berkshire and from Wales.