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Interim Administrative Assistant

Job Description

We are working with an NHS organisation who are seeking to appoint an Interim Administrative Assistant for a short term interim assignment, starting ASAP.

The role will be based in the East Midlands close to Derby, with a mix on onsite and remote working. The role will be under the NHS Agency capped rates and will be c£105 a day.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • To deliver an effective and competent level of receptionist and/or clerical support and consistently deliver a “client-focused” service which promotes good customer service and effective working relationships
  • Acting as receptionist/first point of contact for the department, dealing with routine and specialist enquiries in a pleasant and helpful manner, communicating relevant information to stakeholders, referring to others as
  • appropriate;
  • Answering telephone calls, taking messages and passing on accurately to the relevant departments/person;
  • Ensuring that general office supply levels are maintained;
  • Responsible for sorting of all incoming post and ensuring distribution to the relevant departments and ensuring that all out going post is documented;
  • Sending post recorded delivery when requested;
  • Ensuring that all complaints, comments and suggestions are dealt with appropriately, in accordance with policy, resolving where possible and escalating to line manager when appropriate;
  • Photocopying and word processing documents, letters, emails, minutes and reports when required. Post holder must have a standard level of keyboard skills and be able to use Microsoft Office programmes;
  • Able to work on own initiative and unsupervised, within defined policies and procedures to set timescales;
  • Having a flexible/adaptable approach to their work in order to meet various deadlines;
  • Responsible for organising meetings for the department and planning any administrative work as required;
  • Demonstrating office systems and department requirements to new starters;
  • Inputting into, monitoring and printing reports from computerised systems;

The ideal candidate will have/be:

  • Demonstrable experience of working in an administrative environment and working with computerised data systems;
  • Experience of working in a health care environment;
  • Awareness of a range of Health Services provisions;
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel;
  • Knowledge of NHS issues;
  • Understanding of Data Protection legislation.
  • Clear communicator with good writing, data entry and telephone skills;
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team;
  • Problem solving skills.

If you are interested in the role, please email Toni Coates with a copy of your updated CV to toni.coates@finegreen.co.uk along with your availability and rate understanding in line with the above.

If you do not receive a response within 72 hours (3 working days) of receipt, please assume that on this particular occasion, your application did not meet the client’s requirements for this specific role.