An opportunity has arisen to recruit an Administration Assistant for a six month fixed term contract. This position is part time working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 08:30 - 16:30 / 09:00 - 17:00 . The role will be based at Thurrock Community Hospital in The Appointments Office. This team supports with booking appointments for outpatients clinics, registering referrals, taking calls.

We are looking for someone with the ability and confidence to use their own initiative and prioritise tasks. The post holder must possess excellent communication skills and relevant administrative experience, must be flexible and have attention to detail. You will also need to be computer literate with experience of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. You will be given full training on the various systems that we use.

We are looking for someone with a positive and compassionate approach to supporting patient care. The role will also include telephone calls these can sometimes be distressing.

We will offer you support, supervision, training and the opportunity for personal development.

The role will involve providing support to our clinical colleagues with administrative tasks, registering referrals, taking phone calls, booking appointments, answering queries, and maintaining email boxes.

You must be able to build effective working relationships, be approachable and accessible with a flexible approach to work. This is an excellent career development opportunity for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual who wishes to pursue an administrative career in the NHS. Successful candidates will be expected to work in the organisation providing services in a professional, efficient, friendly and polite manner.

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.

Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.

If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.

We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.

Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.

Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.

Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.

Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

The attached job description is a generic document for our administration assistant roles.

The attached person specification is a generic document for our administration assistant roles.

To work as a member of the Directorate’s Administration Service ensuring that a high quality and efficient service is provided at all times, which may include giving support and providing cover in other areas as requested.