Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join the Administration Team as an Administration Assistant / Directorate Secretary.



The role is very varied and will involve supporting the day to day running of the services within Medicine Care Group.



The post holder must be educated to GCSE grade C or above (including Maths and English) or equivalent and be able to demonstrate excellent computer/IT skills to include Microsoft Office Packages.



You must also have a minimum of 6 months secretarial or administrative experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.



Our successful candidate will be required to work well under pressure, with the ability to prioritise the demands of a busy office and manage their time and workload efficiently. You will also be willing to be adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of this very busy service.



We are looking for an individual that can work to high standard, who pays attention to detail and accuracy and has good written and oral communication skills as well as possessing excellent telephone communication skills.



This list is not extensive.



Full secretarial service to a specified group of managers, including electronic diary management.



Minute taking in meetings and production of accurate minutes and notes.



Minute taking from recorded Teams meetings and production of accurate minutes and notes.



HR/Payroll documentation for care group staff.



The role also includes covering for colleagues during periods of absence due to sickness or annual leave.



Arranging travel and rail tickets.



Ordering and collecting paper case notes



For further information about what it is like to work for our Trust, please visit:



https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgx



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Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at 18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment:

job description.



Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.



Working for the Trust



Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.



Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr. recruitment@nhs.net .



As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.



Armed Forces Friendly Employer



We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.