Job summary
This is an exciting and rare opportunity to provide administrative support to the Severn and Peninsula Spinal Operational Delivery Network teams. The Peninsula Network spans Devon & Cornwall whilst the Severn Network spans Somerset, Gloucester, Bristol and Bath areas. Spinal Clinical Networks aim to improve access and provide excellent care for patients presenting with spinal conditions via an elective pathway or as an emergency, and to reduce variation in clinical practice between providers within the network.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced, dynamic, capable and enthusiastic administrator who is used to managing complex data and information who can support the effective management of the Network's core business function, assist with co-ordinating events, as well as a range of other supporting improvement initiatives, projects and related tasks; maintaining effective relationships and communications with network and board members, working with a diverse range of clinical professionals and stakeholders across the region.
The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to provide cross cover on an ad hoc basis to support the South West Burns Clinical Network, also based at Southmead hospital. The post is hosted by North Bristol NHS Trust, with a working base at Southmead Hospital, Bristol and is offered on a flexible basis; working from home as well as opportunities to travel to other provider locations across the network.
About us
What is an Operational Delivery Network?
An Operational Delivery Network (ODN) is a way to bring different parties (clinicians, providers, commissioners and patients) together to realise change across a complex system of care in order to improve care, quality and outcomes for the benefit of patients and is recognised as a successful way of achieving strategic change in the NHS.
NHS England Southwest Specialised Commissioning set the strategic direction for ODNs and specify key commissioning objectives for networks; who are established to deliver whole system work programmes which are based on the NHS Outcomes Framework.
An ODN serves three main functions;
- Increasing operational effectiveness and consistency by addressing unwarranted variation in practice and health inequalities
- Improving care quality, patient outcomes, prevention, shared learning and decision making
- Managing patient flows ensuring equitable access for all and care as close to home as possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for details of job role and main responsibilities, or contact Victoria Gill for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for details of job role and main responsibilities, or contact Victoria Gill for further information.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Higher National Certificate, level 4 or 5 vocational qualification, foundation degree, HND, or other diploma or equivalent level of knowledge
Desirable
- ECDL Qualification (or Equivalent, including experience)
- RTT Module Training
Work Experience
Desirable
- Previously worked in an NHS Setting
Work Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within an MDT
Desirable
- Ability to use Trust PAS System following Training
- Previous team leader/senior experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively using written and verbal communication., using complex terminology appropriately
- Ability to recognise sensitive information and deal with this accordingly
- Ability to manage multiple diaries and tasks through Microsoft Office
- Commitment to the provision of high quality services which support the improvement of patient services.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Proven keyboard skills for the regular use of computer systems
- Ability to problem solve, answer queries, follow up on meeting actions
Desirable
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Experience of managing workshops, seminars and/or conferences
- Able to touch type, or type at a speed that enables effective minute taking
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Have a pleasant manner and good communication skills
- Self-motivator with good attention to detail
- Be responsive to different styles of working across the two networks
- Able to be pro active in aligning the administrative processes across the Peninsula and Severn networks, and developing additional procedures where indicated
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Higher National Certificate, level 4 or 5 vocational qualification, foundation degree, HND, or other diploma or equivalent level of knowledge
Desirable
- ECDL Qualification (or Equivalent, including experience)
- RTT Module Training
Work Experience
Desirable
- Previously worked in an NHS Setting
Work Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within an MDT
Desirable
- Ability to use Trust PAS System following Training
- Previous team leader/senior experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively using written and verbal communication., using complex terminology appropriately
- Ability to recognise sensitive information and deal with this accordingly
- Ability to manage multiple diaries and tasks through Microsoft Office
- Commitment to the provision of high quality services which support the improvement of patient services.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Proven keyboard skills for the regular use of computer systems
- Ability to problem solve, answer queries, follow up on meeting actions
Desirable
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Experience of managing workshops, seminars and/or conferences
- Able to touch type, or type at a speed that enables effective minute taking
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Have a pleasant manner and good communication skills
- Self-motivator with good attention to detail
- Be responsive to different styles of working across the two networks
- Able to be pro active in aligning the administrative processes across the Peninsula and Severn networks, and developing additional procedures where indicated
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
