Administration Assistant

Some flexibility possible with consideration given to those seeking part time work and able to offer regular working patterns across our hours of delivery.

This is an opportunity to work in the Administration team in the Community Equipment Service in Worcestershire.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team in our busy and well-established service. Worcestershire Community Equipment Service provides essential equipment to people in their homes. This role is imperative to the efficient operation of this service and involves high levels of communication with patients and their families, and the clinical teams who refer into our service. We are committed to providing you with the resources you need to develop and progress a long-term career in the NHS.

If you would like to informally discuss if this is the right role for you or arrange an informal visit, please contact the Recruiting Manager.

Main duties of the job

The role will involve a variety of administrative tasks as set out in the job description and is based in a warehouse environment.

Working closely with both the administration and warehouse teams, duties will include dealing with telephone and personal callers to the service, arranging deliveries/collections, supporting warehouse processes and general office housekeeping tasks. Responsibilities will include maintaining full computer records as required.

The role may involve some lone-working and anti-social hours to support and enhance our emergency response.

The applicant will be expected to have good interpersonal and IT skills and be willing to learn and develop within the team. Full training on all systems will be provided.

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service

Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours

Flexible and agile working opportunities

Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support

Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)

Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes

Health and wellbeing opportunities