Lead Administrator - Looked After Children Team

From 4 April 2024 overseas workers requiring a general Skilled Worker Visa (such as data analysts, IT and finance professionals, etc) but sponsored by an NHS organisation will need to meet the new salary threshold of £38,700. In addition, applications to the Health and Care Visa route for those occupations paid by NHS bands that are on the immigration salary, a list of skilled jobs which have lower salary requirements, will need to meet the national pay scale for their role or the new minimum salary threshold of £23,200 (whichever is higher). We advise that you check that the role you wish to apply for meets the requirement for sponsorship before applying.
Further guidance on eligible roles can be found here- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list
https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa/different-salary-requirements, An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic person to lead and support our Looked After Children Administrative Team. The post is based in Shrewsbury at Coral House. You will be responsible to support the Named Nurse in leading the administrative team and ensuring processes are in place that are integral to statutory health assessments for Looked After Children.
We are looking for someone with existing skills and experience in administration to join our team and support the service for Looked After Children across Shropshire and Telford.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment., The post will involve leadership within the team, data collation and extraction, general administration duties; including managing enquiries, maintaining databases, using word and excel, using internal digital systems, arranging clinics and liaising with professionals within and outside our organisation to support the health and wellbeing of Looked After Children in our area.
The role will offer you the opportunity to communicate with a wide range of people. You will therefore have excellent communication skills. You will be expected to work with confidential and sensitive information in a busy environment. You will be a valuable member of the team and have the confidence to work independently within local protocols and with regard to legislation. You should be computer literate, evidence leadership skills, be able to collate data, be able to prioritise, show attention to detail and have the ability to work as part of the team or self-directed.
You must demonstrate how your experience and skills meet the criteria as listed in the person specification in order for your application to be shortlisted.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust believes in fairness, equity and above all values diversity in all aspects of its work, as a provider of health services and as an employer of people. We provide visa sponsorship to applicant who require a visa to work in the UK, providing the role you've been recruited to meets the requirements set by the Home Office., Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.
Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.