Job Description

Come and make a valuable difference and support the Adult Safeguarding Team at the RUH.
In this role you will provide a comprehensive administration and secretarial service to our passionate, dedicated team.
You'll be the first point of contact for the team by telephone and email, these enquiries will be from both the public and healthcare professionals. Therefore, we are looking for an individual who has a polite and helpful manner, ensuring that information is recorded accurately and is confidentiality maintained.
This role offers variety, no two days are the same, and you will be working with a friendly supportive team.
If you would like to use your administration skills to support this vital service which supports the people we care for in our community, we would like to hear from you.
If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Rachel Burns, Hiring manager, contact details can be found below.
Main duties of the job
To act as the first point of contact for the adult safeguarding team by telephone, for professionals and members of the public.
To take overall responsibility for the provision of a comprehensive, efficient and confidential secretarial, administrative co-ordination to the adult safeguarding team, using own initiative to problem solve and prioritise the urgency of work and to act on behalf of the team when appropriate and as required.
Your duties will include (to see the full list of duties click on the job description below):

• Preparing formal agendas and minutes and timetable for papers for a number of Committees and meetings.
• Processing a variety of data and administration sources including excel bases, Microsoft packages, disseminating and storing a variety of communications in varying formats.
• Liaising with the local authorities in relation to applications for patients.
• Assisting in the organising of safeguarding related meetings e.g. booking rooms, managing safeguarding team calendars.

About us
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Details
Date posted
15 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,625 to 25,674 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
427-6986405-B
Job locations
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Person specification
Essential

• Good standard of education GCSEs or equivalent RSA3 Typing/Word Processing or other recognised qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• ECDL NVQ4 in admin or equivalent experience

Person Specification
Essential

• Minimum of 2 years' secretarial and/or administrative experience. Computer skills and a willingness to learn new software packages. Experience of using Excel database software. Experience of managing competing and varied demands

Desirable

• Experience of working within NHS/Medical Terminology Have an understanding of Adult Safeguarding

Person Specification
Person specification
Essential

• Good standard of education GCSEs or equivalent RSA3 Typing/Word Processing or other recognised qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• ECDL NVQ4 in admin or equivalent experience

Person Specification
Essential

• Minimum of 2 years' secretarial and/or administrative experience. Computer skills and a willingness to learn new software packages. Experience of using Excel database software. Experience of managing competing and varied demands

Desirable

• Experience of working within NHS/Medical Terminology Have an understanding of Adult Safeguarding