bank administrators

Devon Partnership NHS Trust can provide you with a dynamic, people-centred environment, where you will be empowered to support patients with complex conditions, adopting a personalised approach to patient care that maximises independence, choice and control, following our philosophy of enabling people to reach and maintain their optimum level of health and wellbeing. We are looking for experienced administrators to join our professional team of bank administrators who work within both clinical and corporate functions supporting our permanent administrators in the delivery of healthcare services. Devon Partnership NHS Trust employs Administration Bank staff at various bandings, while this advertisement is aimed at generic Bank Administrators at band 3 we are recruiting bank staff who will be paid for work undertaken at bands 3,4,5,6,7,8. We have a wide range of Bank staff covering a variety of roles, all over Devon. Please note that if successful in your application you will be expected to have the ability to attend and work from the relevant work base for any bank assignments assigned to you. The length of assignments will vary depending on the requirements of the needs of the particular Service., Because of the nature of bank assignments there is an expectation that Bank Administrators have an ability to rapidly learn office procedures required to undertake each assignment., Please see the attached Job Description and Person specification for the job role which includes details of the criteria.

• Efficient manner
• Friendly, approachable and able to build positive relationships
• Strong organisation, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong initiative and adaptability
• Able to cope with unexpected changes in routine
• Motivated with good attention to detail
• Able to work independently and as part of a team, RSA 3 Word Processing or equivalent level of experience in practice.
• Shorthand or Speedwriting.
• NVQ3 in administration or equivalent level administrative knowledge and experience.
• GCSE English or equivalent.
• Evidence of continuing professional and personal development.
• Business qualification to level 3., ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)., Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and adapt to change when required.
• Previous experience of working within an administrative or secretarial team.
• Experience of dealing with confidential and complex information.
• Ability to take accurate formal and informal minutes.
• Demonstrate good numeracy and literacy skills., Previous experience of working in a Healthcare or Social Care administrative setting., Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Able to deal confidentially and tactfully with people at all levels.
• Ability to take and convey clear messages.
• Experience in dealing with people in distress in a calm and confident manner.
• Willingness to embrace new ways of working/changes.
• Ability to recognise when other communication methods may be needed.
• Understanding and respect of confidentiality in the workplace.
• Advanced keyboard skills.
• Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Adaptable in continuous change and able to learn quickly., Will have the ability to travel to and from assigned work base to meet the requirements of the role
  
  Our professional responsibility is to reduce the risk of infection to others as far as possible. Getting vaccinated against diseases that can be passed person-to-person in healthcare settings is part of this responsibility. The Trust will provide advice, guidance and support on vaccinations and access to vaccinations where requested., About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health & learning disability services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.