Job summary
We are looking for a dedicated and motivated administrator to join an exciting new team, focussed on understanding and improving speech and language skills in the early years.
Gloucestershire has been identified as a pathfinder site for the Early Language Support for Every Child (ELSEC) programme. The new team consisting of Speech and Language Therapists and Assistants will take on development and roll out of universal and targeted support for Children in identified settings across Gloucestershire. This role will be key in supporting a lasting legacy of knowledge and support for our communities.
***Fixed Term contract opportunities for up to 24 months***
This is a 2 year fixed term position. The post holder will be responsible for the administration elements of the ELSEC (Early Language Support for Every Child) pathfinder as well as supporting data collection and analysis as delegated.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a full confidential, administrative, data manipulation and secretarial service to the CYPS ELSEC service
- To provide administrative support within the core Speech and Language Therapy Service where appropriate and required
- To support the provision of accurate information and operational performance requirements for clinicians and managers, as well as respond effectively to the routine administrative requirements and resolving of data quality issues
- To adopt a constantly flexible approach to ensure that CYPS ELSEC Service's data management objectives are completed efficiently and within given timescales
- To project the professional image of the business through demonstrating excellent customer care in all activities
About us
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.
Our Staff Survey results showed people at our Trust feel they are engaged, part of a team and work for a compassionate and inclusive organisation.
Our overall scores were better than average in eight of nine themes and level in one - the best overall results for a community, mental health and learning disabilities Trust in the south west and first equal amongst all sector NHS providers within the region too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oNVQ Level 3 Administration or equivalent experience oGCSE's
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working unsupervised in an office environment
Desirable
- Experience of supporting projects
skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to problem-solve and prioritise in order to meet deadlines.
- Good organisation and time-management skills
- Willingness to further develop IT and clerical skills and knowledge oWillingness to support small-scale projects if required
- Experience supporting project delivery and analysis
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Rikenel Health Centre
Montpellier
Gloucester
GL1 1LY