Patient Safety Administrative Assistant

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Oct 24

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Junior & Mid Level
People, HR & Administration
Healthcare
York

Requirements

- Communicates with a range of contacts, for example, staff from other departments and external clients, concerning both routine and complex information, some of which maybe be confidential.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in planning workload and the ability to use their own initiative when supporting training days, hiring venues, planning diaries.
- Be required to prioritise own work and make judgements in relation to, for example, resolving conflicting diary appointments and/or meeting arrangements.
- Administration of key meetings
- To be responsible for the administrative preparation of agenda and papers for Trust patient safety committees and meetings, taking minutes and action notes as required. Dealing with actions arising from meetings and liaising with appropriate staff as necessary.

Responsibilities

Communicates with a range of contacts, for example, staff from other departments and external clients, concerning both routine and complex information, some of which may be confidential.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in planning workload and the ability to use their own initiative when supporting training days, hiring venues, planning diaries.
Be required to prioritise own work and make judgements in relation to, for example, resolving conflicting diary appointments and/or meeting arrangements.
Administration of key meetings
To be responsible for the administrative preparation of agenda and papers for Trust patient safety committees and meetings, taking minutes and action notes as required. Dealing with actions arising from meetings and liaising with appropriate staff as necessary.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Patient Safety Administrative Assistant position?

While specific qualifications are not detailed in the job description, candidates should have experience in administrative support and skills relating to communication and organization.

Is experience in patient safety necessary for this role?

Experience in patient safety is not explicitly required, but familiarity with healthcare administrative functions may be beneficial.

What are the main duties of the Patient Safety Administrative Assistant?

The main duties include communication with various stakeholders, planning and prioritizing work, managing meeting administration, and taking minutes for patient safety committees.

Will there be opportunities for professional development?

Yes, there will be a variety of learning and development opportunities available for the successful candidate.

How will this role interact with other staff and departments?

The Patient Safety Administrative Assistant will have regular contact with staff from various departments within the Trust across both York and Scarborough sites, as well as external clients.

What benefits are offered with this position?

Benefits include access to the NHS Pension Scheme, holidays that increase with service, paid and unpaid leave options, employee assistance programs, NHS Car Lease scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, and various discounts.

Who should I contact for more information about this position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Adam Bassett, Patient Safety Investigations Lead, at adam.bassett@nhs.net or call 07977 188204. Alternatively, you can reach out to Daniel Palmer, Patient Safety Specialist.

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York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale. We manage eight hospital sites and have a workforce of around 10,000 staff working across our hospitals and in the community. Our membership scheme means that you can find out more about our services and plans for the future and you can get involved. You have no obligations as a member, but there are lots of ways of getting involved - from voting for candidates to be on our Council of Governors, special events for members, to receiving member newsletters - and much more.