Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Candidates must be a qualified and registered pharmacy technician with GPhC and hold a Diploma Level 3 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services.

Experience

Essential

• You will have strong experience in either a community pharmacy or primary care setting and be confident in analysing and presenting information to health professionals. You will also have experience of implementing and promoting cost effective strategies.
• You will have the ability to interpret complex clinical information and present in suitable formats to a variety of people from professional and non-professional backgrounds.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

1 Houghton Close

Ampthill

Bedford

Beds

MK45 2TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Additional information:

Essential

• Experience using SystmOne
• Strong understanding of medicines optimisation principles
• Knowledge of medication safety and prescribing governance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Good IT skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of ongoing CPD
• Experience within General Practice or Primary Care Networks
• Experience of medicines management and medicines optimisation
• Medicines reconciliation experience
• Experience of repeat prescribing processes
• Experience working within multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Experience handling medication-related queries

Desirable

• Experience supporting QOF, IIF or medicines optimisation programmes
• Experience undertaking prescribing audits and quality improvement projects
• Experience working independently within a primary care medicines optimisation role

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science or recognised equivalent
• Completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway
• Evidence of ongoing CPD
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience as a Pharmacy Technician

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

Fields Road

Wootton

Bedford

Bedfordshire

MK43 9JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

The role is to assist the Estates Managers in the effective management of the Trusts many, varied and diverse buildings, ensuring the building fabric, structures and grounds are maintained to the highest standard. The post holder will also support the Capital Project Team and will contribute to the management of minor projects, upgrades and new developments as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Please refer to attached Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate diploma in Building Services/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Professional knowledge acquired through estate services management

Desirable

• Professional body membership or registration of Chartered Institute of Building
• AP or RP appointment

Experience

Essential

• Management of in-house and contracted staff in NHS estates services
• Safe systems of work
• Experience across building and engineering trades

Desirable

• Contract management in NHS
• Project Management

Knowledge

Essential

• Sound knowledge of all estates services and at least one specialised area
• Statutory, legislative and government requirements

Desirable

• Knowledge of Construction Design Management regulations (CDM)

Skills

Essential

• Problem solve a range of complex issues
• Good computer skills
• Clear and skilled verbal and written attributes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Named Midwife for Safeguarding, the post holder will work within Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS FT supporting the Head of Safeguarding to ensure that comprehensive and robust arrangements are in place for vulnerable children and families alongside supporting staff in meeting their legal obligations in relation to the Care Act, Childrens Act and Mental capacity Act.

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Possession of a relevant degree or demonstrate equivalent in experience and knowledge.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Teaching / Supervision qualification.
• Experience of delivering training.
• Evidence of personal and professional development in safeguarding adults.
• Up to date with level 3 Multiagency Safeguarding Children's Training (as per Roles and Competencies for Health Care Staff Intercollegiate document 2018).

Desirable

• To have/ working towards a degree/ masters
• Up to date with Level 4 Multiagency Safeguarding Children's Training (as per roles and competencies for Health Care Staff Intercollegiate document 2018)

Experience

Essential

• Currently practicing in a safeguarding role or previous experience in safeguarding
• Knowledge of local and national guidance and research in relation to Safeguarding Children and Young People.
• Knowledge of legal framework and of political and policy changes affecting Safeguarding Children and Young People.
• Knowledge of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Mental Capacity Act and associated health and social care legislation.
• Knowledge of data protection and NHS code of confidentiality.
• Experience of working with safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Experience of close liaison with multi - disciplinary team and multiagency staff.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering and receiving safeguarding supervision.
• Awareness and understanding of the wider health and safety, clinical risk, and quality issues.
• Awareness and understanding of equality and diversity.
• Evidence of managing clinical incidents and /or complaints.
• Experience in producing Committee/Board reports and presenting to meetings.
• Experience of assessing training needs, planning, and delivering multidisciplinary/multi-agency training. oDevelopment and delivery of training programmes and strategies both single and multi-agency, and experience of pre and post registration training/inter-agency child safeguarding education, training, and development.

Knowledge

Essential

• Confident & influential in driving changes/improving standards and working with various internal and external groups and agencies.
• Understanding of local/ national Safeguarding policy and procedures
• Multi-agency worker and ability to work co-operatively and manage conflict within the multi-agency systems
• Demonstrates an awareness of the complex issues when working across organisations and disciplines and understands key elements of change management
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality at all times
• Knowledge of national policy/research and legislation relating to the safeguarding agenda

Desirable

• In depth Knowledge of Safeguarding Frameworks and Legislation.
• Ability to extract data and generate reports

Personal Skills

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills including presentations and publications
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, as well as across departmental, organisational professional boundaries
• Computer Literacy
• Patient centred approach
• Ability to analyse and interpret data

Desirable

• Experience in managing high caseloads, experience in high level reporting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 13th September 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 21st September 2026

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RSCN/ RN Child
• First Degree (or equivalent level) in nursing or health-related subject
• Teaching and Assessing qualification
• Evidence of on-going CPD

Desirable

• Post-graduate Diploma/ Degree/Masters
• Counselling qualification
• Non-medical prescriber
• Advanced communication skills

Experience

Essential

• Working with acute and chronically ill children and young people
• Evidence of having worked collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching colleagues / students and involvement in mentorship
• Community experience

Desirable

• Experience in caring for children with ENT conditions, and their families
• Evidence of publications in nursing journals
• NHS experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of the Children Act
• Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of the National Service Framework
• Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of the Every Child Matters
• Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of the Working together to Safeguard children
• Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of the NHS Plan

Desirable

• Experience in developing care pathways and patient information

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Skills of diplomacy and negotiation
• Well-developed organisational and planning ability, able to prioritise and delegate
• Maintain a flexible attitude to change
• Demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team and build good relationships
• Computer literate
• Ability to manage performance of staff, change management and conflict

Desirable

• Experience of managing a caseload
• Experience of managing conflict

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all time towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust vales of safe, kind and excellent
• Ability to get on with a wide range of people at all levels within the organisation and external agencies
• Committed to providing a high standard of clinical care
• Able to motivate others
• To work flexibly as the role demands
• Car driver/ clean full UK driving Licence
• Current NMC registration

Desirable

• Autonomous Practitioner
• Experience of audit and research

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division E

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements because NHSBT works nationally, were able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
• Flexible working options we promote flexible working where the role allows. Were happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
• Supportive learning culture - weve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. Its open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:

• Read about our application process
• Learn more about our culture at NHSBT

To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking Apply if you are viewing this advert on another site.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate degree or relevant professional qualification with significant practical laboratory experience.
• Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).

Experience

Essential

• In depth knowledge of Haematology/Transfusion Science.
• High level of expertise in relevant specialism, ideally demonstrated by publications.
• High level of proficiency in relevant specialised laboratory techniques and environments.
• In depth understanding of the wider healthcare research community.
• Extensive experience in working in a research laboratory.
• Supervisory experience.
• To have successfully led and completed a major laboratory-based project.
• Experience of working with Information Technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT - Cambridge Centre

Long Road

Cambridge

United Kingdom

CB2 0PT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employmentThis vacancy will close at midnight on 22nd September 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 5th October 2026

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate degree / PhD in bioinformatics, mathematics or an appropriate biological science or equivalent experience
• Postgraduate qualification in bioinformatics or an appropriate biological science or equivalent experience with skills in developing new workflows and pipelines

Desirable

• Completion of Health Education England's Scientist Training Programme in Clinical Bioinformatics Genomics or equivalent training programme
• HCPC clinical scientist registration or is working towards registration

Experience

Essential

• Has developed bioinformatics tools and/or resources
• Has implemented bioinformatics tools and/or resources
• Has experience of performing specialist analysis and interpretation of genomic data
• Has experience of performing bioinformatics analysis of next generation sequencing data
• Has developed software using an object-oriented language such as Python Has developed relational databases with tools such as MySQL/MariaDB
• Has experience of using tools such as R and pandas to perform programmatic statistical analysis of genomic data
• Has experience of effective, structured project management

Desirable

• Has experience of working within a diagnostic genomic laboratory
• Has experience of specialist analysis and interpretation of genomic data in a healthcare setting
• Has experience of using automated, reproducible workflow management systems Has experience of performing bioinformatics analysis using cloud compute
• Has developed software collaboratively using a version control system such as git
• Has experience of clinical quality management systems
• Has used project management and team collaboration tools such as JIRA and Confluence

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic knowledge of human genetics and the effects of genetic variation
• Practical knowledge of programming and coding
• Practical knowledge of statistics for data analysis
• Knowledge of next generation sequencing technologies
• Knowledge and understanding of secondary bioinformatics analysis of data generated by next generation sequencing technologies
• Knowledge and understanding of tertiary bioinformatics analysis of data generated by next generation sequencing technologies
• Knowledge and awareness of the breadth of bioinformatics tools available for the analysis and interpretation of genomic data

Desirable

• Broad knowledge and in-depth understanding of how different types genetic variation can lead to various genetic rare diseases and cancer
• Knowledge of clinical requirements for bioinformatics applications used for diagnostic services
• Familiar with requirements for accreditation of bioinformatics processes to the ISO 15189 standard
• In-depth knowledge of best practice guidance for development and application of bioinformatics tools in clinical laboratories
• Applied knowledge of good management practices
• Knowledge of data security and information governance requirements for clinical data

Skills

Essential

• Write object-orientated code to a high standard
• Query databases programmatically
• Alignment of next generation sequencing data
• Variant calling from next generation sequencing data
• Programmatic annotation of variants
• Programmatic filtering and prioritisation of variants
• Assessment of impact and clinical interpretation of variants
• Optimise bioinformatics tools for application in local pipelines
• Develop new bioinformatics tools
• Analyse complex genomics data to answer clinical bioinformatics questions
• Organise and manage delivery of complex projects
• Maintain concentration and focus under pressure
• Provide leadership to peers
• Deliver training to colleagues
• Present complex scientific and clinical information to specialist and non-specialist audiences
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Create and accurately follow documentation and SOPs

Desirable

• Clinically evaluate software for use in delivery of diagnostic services
• Perform code review and provide constructive feedback to peers to improve the quality of code
• Observe and systematically examine processes to propose improvements for clinical service delivery
• Develop bioinformatics policy to guide the practice of clinical bioinformatics
• Respond to queries from end users of bioinformatics software and communicate effectively to resolve issues and deliver against requirements

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 6th September 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 22nd September 2026.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to A level or NVQ level 3 Customer Service/ Business Admin /ITQ or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Team leader/management qualification
• Computer qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a busy clerical/office environment or reception service
• Administrative experience
• Prioritising, planning and organising own tasks
• Working within guidelines
• Experience of dealing with difficult situations and confrontations
• Data entry experience and documentation
• Advance use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
• Experience of producing documents to a high standard

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in NHS
• Previous experience of working with medical records
• Recruitment and Selection of staff
• Experience of supervising staff

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
• Sound knowledge of office procedures
• Understanding of customer service
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Trust including awareness of priorities
• Knowledge of Trust information systems
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Awareness of NHS targets and Trust priorities
• Analytical and numeric skills
• A basic understanding of the NHS Cancer Plan, and Specifically its 31 and 62 day breach targets

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills including telephone, email, face to face
• Ability to organise and manage own time keeping to schedule and deadlines
• Ability to allocate and monitor work of others
• Ability to use own initiative and work autonomously
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
• Willing to take on/learn new skills
• Ability to show attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to adapt to change
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to store and safeguard confidential documents
• High degree of numeracy
• Use of software tools to query databases to manipulate and analyse data
• Ability to explain report trends and issues to non technical staff
• Familiarity with Databases

Desirable

• Knowledge of hospital administration systems
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Experience of recording quality data
• Use of Crystal reporting or similar reporting packages
• Use of SQL query language

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 7th September 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 2nd October 2026.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• NVQ level 2 Customer Service/ Business
• Admin /ITQ or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Typing qualification or equivalent
• Secretary qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a busy office environment or reception role
• Experience of prioritising, planning and organising own tasks
• Working with guidelines
• Experience of customer service or dealing with the public
• Data entry
• Experience of IT packages - Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in the NHS
• Previous experience of working within medical records
• Experience of call handling
• Experience of dealing with difficult situations and confrontations

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
• Understanding of customer service

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Trust including awareness of the Trust's priorities
• Knowledge of Trust information systems
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Skills

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working with Microsoft Office, including comprehensive knowledge of Excel
• Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload ; effective time management
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due to both workload and colleagues needs
• Capable of working within a multidisciplinary team with effective interpersonal skills

Additional Requirements

Essential

• To act in a professional manner at all times
• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division D

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 6th September 2026.

Interview dates will be communicated to successful applicants.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Science degree qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• GCP training
• Post graduate research qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a research environment (NHS, University or industry)

Desirable

• Experience of working within a clinical research setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable understanding of research governance within the NHS, university or industry
• Understanding of the ethical issues in clinical research

Desirable

• Knowledge of the regulatory framework for research including the UK Research Governance Policy Framework for Health Social Care Research
• Knowledge of commercial organisations and external agencies within clinical research

Skills

Essential

• -Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills
• -Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to build working relationships with department colleagues, Trust staff at all levels and external organisations such as the Ethics Committees, Universities, funding bodies, and other NHS Trusts
• -Excellent IT skills including the recording of data within electronic databases
• -Ability to work under pressure balancing conflicting workloads
• -Ability to work independently with initiative and maintain confidentiality
• -Be proactive and work methodically

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
• -Keep up to date with changes in local and national guidelines / legislative requirements

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 8th September 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 15th September 2026.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oEducated to GCSE Level or equivalent
• oNVQ level 2 Customer Service/Business Admin/ ITQ or equivalent experience

Desirable

• oTyping qualification or equivalent
• oMedical Secretary qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working in a busy clerical/office environment or reception role
• oPrioritising, planning and organising own tasks
• oWorking within guidelines
• oExperience of customer service or dealing with the public
• oData entry experience
• oExperience of IT packages - Microsoft office

Desirable

• oPrevious experience of working in NHS
• oPrevious experience of working with medical records
• oExperience of call handling
• oExperience of dealing with difficult situations and confrontations

Knowledge

Essential

• oUnderstanding of confidentiality and data protection
• oUnderstanding of customer service

Desirable

• oKnowledge of the Trust including awareness of priorities
• oKnowledge of Trust information systems
• oKnowledge of Medical Terminology

Skills

Essential

• oAbility to work as part of a team
• oGood communication skills including telephone, email, face to face
• oAbility to follow processes and procedures
• oHigh level of ability to organise and manage own time keeping to schedule and deadlines
• oAccurate and speedy typing and key board skills
• oGood organisational skills
• oAbility to meet deadlines
• oWilling to take on/learn new skills
• oAbility to show attention to detail and accuracy
• oAbility to adapt to change
• oAbility to work under pressure
• oAbility to store and safeguard confidential documents

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division D

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

The advert will close at midnight on 8th September 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 17th September 2026.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to A Level or Level 3 Business Admin/IT qualification or equivalent
• Touch typing certificate or equivalent
• Secretarial qualification (RSA III) or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Medical Terminology Certificate or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of administrative work
• Prioritising, planning and organising own tasks
• Working within guidelines and developing administrative processes
• Customer service and dealing with enquiries in difficult situations
• Data entry and producing reports
• Experience of IT packages - Microsoft Office
• Secretarial and/or administrative including diary management, coordinating and arranging meetings, minute taking and developing templates
• Audio typing

Desirable

• Familiarity with EPIC computer systems
• Previous experience of working in the NHS

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
• Understanding of customer service
• Understanding of NHS targets

Desirable

• Knowledge of Trust information systems

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills including telephone, email and face to face
• Ability to organise and manage own timekeeping to schedule and deadlines
• Ability to adapt to change
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to store and safeguard confidential documents
• Ability to show attention to detail and accuracy
• Willing to take on and learn new skills
• Accurate and speedy typing and keyboard skills
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to use own initiative and work autonomously

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 10th September 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 28th September 2026

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE grade 4-9 or equivalent including Mathematics, English and Science
• Willing to undertake and complete (within 6 months of commencing) mandatory NVQ II units required for the post
• Willing to undertake and complete (within 3 months of commencing) relevant modules in the CUH Accreditation for Medicines Management

Desirable

• NVQ II Pharmaceutical Service
• IT certificates or qualification
• Dispensing/OTC/Medicine sales qualification

Experience

Essential

• Pharmacy experience
• Planning and organising straight forward tasks
• Experience of working with computers
• Working within agreed guidelines to set timescales

Desirable

• Experience of customer service, hospitals or dealing with the public
• Experience of patient consultation
• Experience with stock management
• Experience of dispensing

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding customer service
• Understanding information Governance and Confidentiality

Desirable

• Knowledge of EPIC

Skills

Essential

• Good IT skills
• Ability to work as part of team
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to prioritise work systematically and manage time effectively
• Good interpersonal skills, diplomacy. Tact and awareness of others
• Good organisational skills
• Willing to take on/learn new skills
• Ability to show attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to adapt to change
• Ability to work effectively in a busy environment where interruptions may occur
• Ability work alone but excellent team working skills

Additional requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this vacancy; please review them for full details and responsibilities.

Key duties include:

• Inspecting instruments and equipment on receipt into the decontamination area and at various stages of production, storage and distribution, and immediately reporting any damaged or missing items or components.

• Dismantling and assembling instrumentation in line with manufacturers recommendations following the cleaning and disinfection process.

• Ensuring all packaging, wrapping and labelling of instrument sets and supplementary items is completed in accordance with legislation, guidance and service requirements.

• Maintaining an understanding of the different sterilisation and disinfection methods used, and recognising the importance of product liability in relation to the reuse of medical devices.

• Carrying out quality checks to confirm that devices have been correctly decontaminated and are safe for patient use.

• Taking appropriate action if there is any doubt about the effectiveness of the decontamination process, and reporting or documenting any failures to the Decontamination Services Manager

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Excellent English - communication skills, written and verbal

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in a Healthcare Environment

Knowledge

Essential

• Good Organisational Skills
• Basic I.T Skills
• Manual Dexterity
• Attention to Details

Desirable

• Knowledge of Quality Management System - ISO 13485 / ISO9001

Personal Skills

Essential

• Good Timekeeper, changed as per policy and commence shift as indicated
• Ability to stand for lengthy periods of time
• Team focussed
• Reliable, Adaptable and Dependable
• Willing to undertake training as required
• Proactive approach and participation in the Quality Management System
• Ability to be Self directional

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide general administrative support to Team Administrators and all CAMHS Clinicians and Managers.The post holder will be required to work in a busy and demanding environment and should be able to work without direct supervision and to exercise initiative. The ability to multi-task is also essential.

The post requires the ability to work on own initiative and to liaise effectively with a broad range of professions and to maintain client confidentiality.

To work alongside and to cover, when appropriate, other administration staff across several locations in some instances.

Please see attached JD

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• English GCSE
• Maths GCSE

Experience

Essential

• Working as part of a team.
• Working as part of an administrative team.
• Working in an office environment and experience of office administration.
• Reception duties in a health or social care setting.

Desirable

• Experience in a mental health setting.
• Working in a multidisciplinary health team.

Skills

Essential

• Computer literacy including word processing and data entry.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications.
• Ability to prioritise work.
• Ability to work without the need for direct supervision and use own initiative.
• Ability to deal with distressed clients in a sympathetic manner.
• Excellent communication skills including excellent telephone manner.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all matter relating to clients.
• Ability to work to deadlines.

Desirable

• Use of patient administration systems.
• Copy typing skills.

Knowledge

Essential

• IT/Administration.
• Understanding of office procedures.
• Confidentiality.
• Understanding of health and/or social services environments.

Desirable

• Knowledge of data protection act and Caldicott.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Bed CAMHS

Rush Court

Bedford

MK40 3JT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition to the above duties, the successful candidate is expected todeal sensitively with service users or their carers/relatives who may be distressed. To exercise judgment when dealing with inquiries and resolve patient problems by providing information and advice regarding appointments or the service as appropriate, or by passing on to the appropriate team member.

As required to work flexibly to provide reception and switchboard duties including answering the telephone, taking messages, transferring calls and dealing with clients who may drop in to visit the clinicians.

To take and relay clear messages. This includes handling queries from other professionals and obtaining information to enable these to be dealt with as effectively and speedily as possible.

To use information technology for a range of purposes

To induct new staff to appropriate filing and administration systems

Maintain office-filing systems and ensure information relating to service users is accessible to relevant staff, ensuring confidentiality at all times.

Book interpreters and translators for clients appointments and monitor confirmation of bookings and action as appropriate.

Upload admissions/referrals and discharge and other documents onto Rio and retrieving information/documents from Rio.

Provide clerical support to team members including opening, withdrawing, archiving and closure of case records and filing.

Report to the Operational Lead Business Support Lead any issues that are of concern relating to health and safety of the building.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oEducated to GCSE standard or NVQ3 or equivalent o
• Good standard of Written and Spoken English

Desirable

• Other relevant qualifications

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• oComputer Literacy :word processing skills (MSOffice Word), 40-45 wpm typing speed and Data entry skills
• oGood communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• oAbility to prioritise workload, and plan and organise own time effectively
• oExercise own judgement when dealing with enquiries from patients, parents/carers or other professionals.
• oAbility to work as part of a multi disciplinary team in a pressured environment , Able to work under pressure and excellent organizational skills

Desirable

• oKnowledge of Access/Patient Administration systems ,Other windows packages for example Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, Application of technology in the office i.e. Email and Networking

Experience

Essential

• oSignificant experience of working as part of an administrative team.
• Minuting meetings

Desirable

• oExperience in a health/mental health, education or social services environment. oExperience of working in a culturally diverse inner city area.

Other requirements

Essential

• Professional Accountability,Flexibility, Equal Opportunities,Confidentiality

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Twinwoods Health Resource Centre

Milton Road

Bedford

MK41 6AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)