Total 60 Administrative / Clerical job vacancies in Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 5ES

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a highly regarded law firm, based in Lancashire, which needs an experienced Personal Injury Lawyer to join their team and handle key litigation. This position offers excellent growth opportunities with a direct path to Head of Department for the right candidate.

This role pays a competitive salary of £35,000 to £40,000 per annum with an excellent bonus structure.

Key Responsibilities of the Personal Injury Lawyer role:

• Managing a broad portfolio of personal injury cases, including road traffic accidents, workplace injuries, public liability, and clinical negligence
• Conducting thorough investigations and gathering evidence to build strong cases
• Liaising with clients, experts, and insurers to negotiate settlements
• Attending court hearings and mediations as required

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or experienced paralegal with a strong background in personal injury law
• Proven track record of managing personal injury claims, including litigated cases
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a busy caseload effectively
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for clients

Benefits included with the Personal Injury Lawyer position:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing firm
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing professional development and training

If this Personal Injury Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on 01772208969 , or email Hugh.Barnes@servicecare.org.uk.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Bernadette’s RCP School are currently seeking an Admin Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values

One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a talented individual to provide an exceptional business support service to our pupils, teachers and wider stakeholders. As a key member of our school’s business support team, your expertise will help to deliver an outstanding learning environment for our young people.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and specialist technical skills. You will have extensive experience of delivering outstanding customer service and possess the ability to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have:

• A*-B or 9-5 in English and Maths at GCSE.
• Experience of working in a senior administrative role.
• Experience of minuting meetings and undertaking follow up actions.
• The ability to work with a variety of partners and key stakeholders in an effective manner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - including the ability to draft concise and accurate reports for a range of audiences.

What the school offers its staff

About Highfield Leadership Academy

Highfield Leadership Academy is a state-of-the-art secondary school for 11 to 16 year olds in Blackpool. We joined Star Academies in 2016 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.

We are a rapidly improving school with high ambitions and expectations for all of our pupils. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Kenect Recruitment is hiring a Personal Assistant in Preston!

Postcode: PR1 8XJ

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We're looking for energetic, enthusiastic individuals with a can-do attitude to work as a Personal Assistant for our well-established client

Pay rates : £13.47 per hour

Total hour: 37 hour/week

Shift pattern : Monday - Friday 09.00 - 17.00

Responsibilities

• Select appropriate procedures to carry out tasks of an increasingly high-risk nature due to supporting Directors
• Maintain and provide a support service for Directors daily schedule, including forward planning of workload, diary management and co-ordinating and collating all relevant paperwork.
• Manage the diary to ensure that adequate opportunity is afforded for comfort breaks, responding to e mails, staff, emergencies, relay messages and commission work.
• Service meetings, including preparation of meeting papers, obtaining, and preparing briefing materials and presentations, and taking minutes when requested/where necessary
• Provide information and practical, routine advice to internal customers by interpreting established procedures and applying best practice.
• Keep up to date with changes in policy/legislation/contractual requirements to ensure service delivery is effective and complies with appropriate regulations, quality standards and service level agreements.
• Regularly communicate with other agencies and service providers to share information, build working relationship and to ensure joined up service provision
• In addition to the skills knowledge and experience described above, you may be required to undertake a lower graded role as appropriate.

Requirements:

• 4 GCSEs at Grade A*-C or 9-4, including English and Maths
• May be working towards a professional qualification or be of graduate entry level with sound practical experience.

Experience:

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft programmes especially Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Experience of working alongside senior leadership in a supporting role
• Experience of supporting a director as a PA and the functions that come with that, such as minute taking and diary management.

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Contract length: 2 months

Main Duties and Responsibilities Be responsible for the effective management of medication requests. Ensure effective systems, processes and practices are in place to provide a safe and effective service. Participate in the production of activity reports to support management decision making. Process repeat prescription requests, from EMIS that are authorised by the GP and NMP. Process repeat prescriptions, received on-line, in writing or via phone on a daily basis, in-line with the prescribing protocol. Assist with any prescription queries. Deal with any medication changes from all clinical letters and consultations. Remove obsolete medications. Monitor specific drugs for overuse and report relevant findings to the clinical manager. Undertake medication audits including collating the monthly drug recharge data. Maintain accurate records. Stay up to date with the ICB Formulary. Distribute the centralised alerts. Support medication reduction regimes. Work with the practice support team and the nursing team to meet QOF targets. Liaise with pharmacies, clinicians, patients and clinical teams to ensure the provision of a safe prescribing service. Understand the appointment processes and ensure medication reviews are booked in a timely manner e.g. new patients, post hospital medication changes, annual medication reviews and new medications commenced. Undertake general clerical duties as required. Participate in the Compass Medical Practice, internal monthly MDT. Participate in team meetings and training as appropriate. Collate patient review data in advance of patient review meetings. Undertake any other duties, as deemed relevant to the post, under the direction of the practice manager and the clinical manager, including cover for staff absence and annual leave. Support the practice manager / clinical manager in the reviewing and updating of practice policies and procedures and creating processes. To provide cover for members of the reception team during periods of sickness and annual leave (this may include working until 18.30) Call taking with patients and professionals. Complete monthly KPI reports. Creating letters and templates in EMIS Any other tasks allocated by the management team. Work with the Head of Service, the Practice Manager, Clinical Manager and the team, aiming to attain a CQC Outstanding rating for providing an excellent service. Maintain professional conduct. The role will include undertaking aspects of the job description for all the services under the Complex Lives Business Unit Umbrella The above list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be fully comprehensive and may be amended to take account of changing circumstances or requirements following consultation with the post holder. Education And In Service Training Be fully conversant in all the clinical computer systems used within Compass Medical Practice Attend relevant study/induction days, seminars, courses etc, for individual development and for the benefit of the service. Where necessary relevant training in the operation of new or unfamiliar equipment, software or procedures will be provided or arranged. Confidentiality In the course of your duties, you may have access to confidential information about patients, staff or health service business. On no account must such information be divulged to anyone who is not authorised to receive it. Confidentiality of information must be preserved at all times whether at or away from work. FCMS has in place a Whistle-blowers Policy for staff wishing to express concerns. Data Protection Act, 1998 Carry out any requirements within the duties applicable to the Data Protection Act, 1998. Health And Safety at Work Act, 1974 Observe all responsibilities and carry out all duties, whether general to all employees or specific to the post, relating to Health and Safety in accordance with the Practice and Departmental Safety Policies and any statutory requirements. Clinical & Corporate Governance/Quality Assurance All employees are expected to comply with the clinical and corporate governance arrangements of FCMS. Every employee is personally responsible for the quality of the work, and standard of care, which they individually provide. It is their duty to seek to attain the highest standards achievable both individually and collectively within their knowledge, skills and resources available to them. Outside Employment/Outside Interests If you have other work or outside interests, this must not conflict with your duties and responsibilities of your attendance for work as an employee of the Practice. It is a condition of appointment that you must inform your manager before taking up of any private practice, work for outside agencies or other employers, other work for this Practice (including bank work), voluntary work or outside interests you have or propose to have. This is to ensure there is no question of it creating a conflict of interest with your NHS duties. You must also therefore seek your manager's approval before taking on any such other work or outside interest at any time after entering employment. Working Time Directive You are required to comply with the regulations governing working time and to any locally agreed associated arrangements. Harassment And Bullying The Practice condemns all forms of harassment and bullying and is actively seeking to promote a workplace where employees are treated with dignity, respect and without bias. Equal Opportunities In all the foregoing text any reference to one gender whether direct or implied equally includes the opposite gender unless specifically stated to be otherwise. Training Each member of staff is required to undertake mandatory training. No Smoking Policy FCMS has a no smoking policy. Disclosure/Criminal Record (DBS) This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemption 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. This will require three forms of valid ID to be produced and verified. The onboarding process is also subject to an Occupational Health check, suitable professional references and eligibility to work in the UK (with the requirement to provide relevant documentation as evidence). The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staffto share this commitment. You will be expected to fulfil your mandatory safeguarding training at the level applicable to this role.

Overview and Responsibilities Senior School Admin Location: Aurora Woodlands, Darwen Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Term Time Only Plus 3 weeks (42 weeks per year worked) Salary: £13.67 to £15.27 p/hr / Actual annual salary £26,306 to £29,385 depending on skills and experience The Aurora Group The Aurora Group is an innovative provider of education and care for children, young people and adults with special educational needs and disabilities. Aurora Woodlands School is an independent day school in Lancashire providing specialist education for young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties (SEMH). The main purpose of the role: To provide administration support to all areas of the school. Working collaboratively and professionally, this role is busy and varied. Key duties: Provide an efficient and effective administrative service to the school team. Provide assistance to the School Business Manager and Central HR teams with recruitment, probationary reviews, performance reviews, appraisals. Support School Business Manager with Processing invoices, Goods receipting, New supplier onboarding and Petty Cash Manage the schools business administration function and deliver timely reports and meet compliance deadlines. Assist and support the School Business Manager in managing and responding to issues relating to the support functions within the school, such as First Aid, Off site activities and Catering
Skills and Qualifications Good level of literacy and numeracy. Demonstrable experience of working in administrative role ideally to include Finance, HR and Pupil administration and/or within an educational or care environment. Computer literacy essential, particularly in Microsoft Office. Accurate typing and Minute taking. Organised and have good time management. Ability to manage workload effectively and multi-task. High level of interpersonal ability with excellent written and verbal communication Benefits and Additional Information What’s on offer? Training and Development Within Aurora, we strongly believe that learning and development should not be limited to just the children and young people we support. We offer wide range of programmes and opportunities to all our employees to improve your skills and further your career. Save money on your bills!! With the cost of living rising we have a fantastic benefit through Perkbox to help with cutting costs and help make your money go further. Perkbox is a free app for you to use on the go wherever you are. You can get deals and discounts to save money on things like your weekly food bill, phone plans, internet, eating out, gym memberships, insurance and more. You can also use Perkbox for our cycle to work scheme and car scheme. Competitive Pay and Reward Every year we compare the market rates of pay and rewards to insure they are comparable or better to other similar organisations. We also offer Enhanced Annual Leave, Company Sick Pay, Pension and Life Assurance. UK Health Cash Plan This plan can help cover your day to day healthcare expenditure such as optician and dental bills. You and your children are covered on this plan and you can also choose to upgrade and add a partner to enjoy the benefits with you. Employee Assistance Programme Your health and wellbeing is very important to us and we have support available on a wide variety of issues, helping you with online tools, information and via a freephone counselling service available 24/7. Refer a friend for £1,000 We’ll reward you for recommending friends and family to come and join the company (*terms apply) How to apply? Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details.Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential

• Working in a school or office environment in an administrative capacity
• Working in a busy office with the ability to respond positively to high work demands and at time, extreme pressure
• Handling confidential information and materials sensitively and appropriately
• Managing own workload, monitoring performance and ensuring optimum use of resources and systems available
• Undertaking a range of clerical and administrative duties including data input and retrieval
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and conflicting priorities
• Ability to work to deadlines with excellent attention to detail and accuracy levels
• Ability to work as an efficient team member
• Ability to work unsupervised and organise own workload
• Ability to be effective in the face of difficult situations
• Articulate and attentive to detail
• Confident oral communicator and excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Confidence and ability to establish effective working relationships
• Willingness and ability to work co-operatively as part of a team
• Ability and willingness to use own initiative
• Flexibility and ability to cope with a wide range of tasks in a busy and changing environment
• A commitment to being a role model for pupils in relation to overall conduct to include the following; dress code, attendance and timekeeping
• Bright, confident personality, energetic, enthusiastic and committed
• Reliable, honest and trustworthy
• Ability to handle confidential issues and materials sensitively and appropriately

Desirable

• Experience of working in a school environment
• Experience of administration of writing, amending EHCP’s, minuting annual reviews and maintaining SEND records.

What the school offers its staff

• Local Government Pension Scheme – Greater Manchester Pension Fund
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• On site free parking
• Cycle to work scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential

• Working in a school or office environment in an administrative capacity
• Working in a busy office with the ability to respond positively to high work demands and at time, extreme pressure
• Handling confidential information and materials sensitively and appropriately
• Managing own workload, monitoring performance and ensuring optimum use of resources and systems available
• Undertaking a range of clerical and administrative duties including data input and retrieval
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and conflicting priorities
• Ability to work to deadlines with excellent attention to detail and accuracy levels
• Ability to work as an efficient team member
• Ability to work unsupervised and organise own workload
• Ability to be effective in the face of difficult situations
• Articulate and attentive to detail
• Confident oral communicator and excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Confidence and ability to establish effective working relationships
• Willingness and ability to work co-operatively as part of a team
• Ability and willingness to use own initiative
• Flexibility and ability to cope with a wide range of tasks in a busy and changing environment
• A commitment to being a role model for pupils in relation to overall conduct to include the following; dress code, attendance and timekeeping
• Bright, confident personality, energetic, enthusiastic and committed
• Reliable, honest and trustworthy
• Ability to handle confidential issues and materials sensitively and appropriately

Desirable

• Experience of working in a school environment
• Experience of administration of writing, amending EHCP’s, minuting annual reviews and maintaining SEND records.

What the school offers its staff

• Term time only (including 5 INSET days), plus 2 weeks during periods of school closure
• Local Government Pension Scheme – Greater Manchester Pension Fund
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• On site free parking
• Cycle to work scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Our client HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is an agency of the Ministry of Justice. HMCTS provides administrative support for the legal system across England and Wales, ensuring justice works for everyone.Our justice system defends our fundamental rights and freedoms. It is a cornerstone of our modern society, and it must serve all those who call on it, when they call on it. From some of the most vulnerable people in our society, to families in crisis, claimants and commercial businesses - HMCTS has a responsibility to administer a justice system that is accessible to everyone and operates efficiently.

Position: Full-Time Temporary Admin Officer - Lancaster

Contract: 3 months with the possibility of extendingWorking

Hours: Monday to Friday, Office Hours (37 hours per week

)Hourly Rate: £11.59 per hour

Job Description:We are currently seeking an organised, motivated Admin Officer to support the admin team based at Lancaster Courthouse. The role will include preparing papers and files for court, tribunals, hearings and meetings; creating and updating records, including collecting information; data input, communicating with the Judiciary and other court staff and handling face to face, telephone and email enquiries from court users. The role will also involve court clerking so successful applicant must be comfortable attending court hearings. Training will be provided on internal systems. Excellent communication and IT skills are required for this post.

Requirements:" Able to follow well established processes and detailed instructions." Strong administrative skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office packages" Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Benefits:" Weekly pay, holiday and pension scheme" Location accessible by car, train or bus

Application Process:If you are interested in this position, please apply online.

Important: Successful candidates will be subject to a thorough background and clearance check, including Criminal Record Checks (DBS Checks), Reference Checks (Employment, Education, and any gaps) covering the past three years, as well as Address checks for the past five years. This process may also include obtaining character references and/or other evidence to cover periods of unemployment.Brook Street are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer. Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest?and state the role that you are interested in.?We are?committed to engaging with you.? In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Service Care Solutions are looking for an Administrator to work within the Lancashire Constabulary on a 3-month initial contract.

Location: Preston (PR4)

Job role/responsibilities:

Ensure efficient and effective administration of the Constabulary's fleet and the Fleet Management Tranman system.

• Efficient administration of the Fleet Management System, ensuring that comprehensive records for all Constabulary vehicles are accurately recorded and maintained.
• Attend and contribute to daily briefings.
• To run the fleet service scheduling as per agreed procedures and parameters, ensuring vehicles are serviced on time.
• Effectively plan and produce servicing schedules for the Constabulary's fleet, taking operational priorities into account to maximise vehicle availability.
• To ensure all vehicles are serviced in line with manufacturers recommendations and in line with the Police maintenance/service specifications.
• To effectively plan and arrange for vehicles to be moved around the Constabulary by closely liaising with Fleet Recovery Drivers and customers.
• To ensure all vehicles are registered, taxed, and insured in line with vehicles legislation.
• To manage vehicle disposals, commissioning, fuel cards, and any other associated vehicle fleet requirements
• To assist with the effective management of daily defect reporting through the Force Fleet Management systems and the fleet services mailbox.
• To provide timely and regular updates to customers, including realistic timescales for service, repair, warranty, and other external work.
• Effective communication with managers and colleagues within the Fleet Management Department highlighting priorities and issues where necessary.
• To support the Fleet Administration Supervisor and attend meetings/seminars to represent the department as required.

Knowledge/Experience required:

• Experience of working in an administrative role within a busy office environment
• Ability to maintain and record information clearly and accurately.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences utilising verbal, written, and listening skills effectively.
• Ability to prioritise and organise workloads to meet deadlines and tight timelines.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Experience of working to deadlines and tight timescales, within a busy environment.
• Driving License.

Qualifications:

• N/SVQ Level 2 or above Diploma in Customer Service or equivalent qualification or willingness to work towards within two years.

If you are interested in this role or want further discussion, please contact Lewis O'Donnell either via email: lewis.odonnell@servicecare.org.uk or tel: 01772208962. Alternatively, if you have any friend or colleagues that might be interested, please feel free to refer them as we a have a referral scheme in place of up to £250.

To meet and greet patients at main reception. Sign-post patients to the correct department or clinical person. Maintain prescriptions in an alphabetical order and ensure Pharmacies collection drivers follow practice protocol. Scan letters and incoming information regarding Bloomfield Medical patients onto the relevant record. Open and distribute incoming post. Record demographic data onto the Bloomfield Medical computer system including changing addresses. Maintain up-to date filing systems ensure notes in the correct place. Retrieve notes as and when required. Undertake searches for any missing notes. Undertake and assist in the organisation of the day-to-day smooth running of the service. Assist in the collection of data for audit, manually and using the Bloomfield Medical Centre IT system eg. age of attendees, access to GPs/HCPs. To undertake elements of coding and summarising as and when required using Emis and Docman systems. Book appointments as and when required. Undertake errand duties as required eg. post office for stamps and post letters Assist and support clients within Bloomfield Medical Centre as necessary. Undertake routine clerical duties eg. answering the telephone, taking messages, and filing, photocopying, and dealing with queries. Receive, transmit, store and retrieve information from the computer system ensuring that records are accurate and contemporaneous. Work with colleagues to diffuse any potentially violent incidents eg. aggressive patients. Inform the Practice Manager of any untoward incidents eg. falls, verbal aggression, criminal damage. Report sickness/absence to the Team Leader. Ensure waiting room is kept tidy.

The role
We are currently looking to appoint a Corporate Support Admin Assistant. The role will support the Corporate Admin Office in delivering a customer focused service and will provide admin support to all departments within the Council. To assist the development of the service to meet the business and community requirements of the Council by delivering an excellent customer service

Qualifications
- Administration Qualification (NVQ Admin Level 3 or equivalent) would be desirable
- Educated to GCSE standard ‘C’ or above (or equivalent)

Duties and responsibilities
­- Undertake routine clerical and administrative support to services across the Council, maintaining a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
­- Maintain and update all administrative and information systems and processes as required, including retrieving and collating information to ensure delivery of a high level administrative service.
­- Operate relevant equipment and ICT packages, including updating the Council’s website.
­- Communicate with customers and resolve enquiries.
­- Work cooperatively with other officers of the Council to ensure a fully integrated service for our customers.
­- Collect and distribute incoming mail and prepare and despatch outgoing mail as appropriate.
­- Process applications received by the Council and process associated invoices and manual and electronic payments.
­- Make room bookings for internal and external clients, in all Council buildings, to include arrangements for catering provisions and refreshments and assist with corporate events.
­- Record customer complaints, compliments and enquiries accurately, liaising with appropriate colleagues where action is required.
­- Contribute to improving and developing administrative systems and processes.
­- Carry out any other duties as directed which may from time to time be required.

Person Specification
­- Experience working with administrative systems and procedures in a busy office environment
­- Experience of dealing with members of the public in relation to a variety of issues
­- Experience of responding effectively to telephone and email enquiries
­- Experience of inputting data accurately and with attention to detail
­- Ability to communicate confidently with people at all levels, providing support and developing co-operative working relationships
­- Excellent IT skills, particularly regarding the use of Microsoft Office
­- Ability to work on own initiative and manage own workload with minimum supervision
­- Ability to receive and follow instructions
­- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
­- Ability to accurately record, process and receipt incoming payments
­- Ability to undertake a wide range of administrative tasks
­- An understanding of excellent customer care standards
­- Ability to work successfully and flexibly as part of a team
­- Ability to deal with confidential/sensitive issues
­- Ability to work under pressure
­- Ability and willingness to demonstrate the council’s values and behaviours

Benefits
* Flexible working
* Family friendly policies
* On-site free parking
* Up to 31 days' annual leave
* Option to purchase additional leave
* Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
* Savings and loan scheme
* Discounted gym membership
* Generous pension scheme
* Additional voluntary contribution to AVC
* Staff reward scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee forums (Your Voice, Health & Wellbeing)

General Statement
The information contained in this job description is provided to assist employees joining the council to understand and appreciate the work content of their post and the role they will play in the organisation. However, the following point should be noted:

• Whilst every endeavour has been made to outline all the duties and responsibilities of the post, a document such as this does not permit every item to be specified in detail. Broad headings, therefore, may have been used, in which case all the usual associated routines are naturally included in the job description.

How to apply
Download and complete the application form at https://www.rossendale.gov.uk

Application forms should be returned to: recruitment@rossendalebc.gov.uk OR
Rossendale Borough Council, People & Policy, The Business Centre, Futures Park, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 0BB

Alternatively, email your name and address, quoting reference number KA1008 to recruitment@rossendalebc.gov.uk or telephone People and Policy on 01706 252513.

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you will need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.

Closing Date – Tuesday 3rd September 2024 at 10am
Interview Date – Thursday 12th September 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clerical Officer/Audio Typist to join a very busy Ophthalmology Department to support the medical secretaries with their clinic typing etc



East Lancashire Hospital NHS Trust aims to deliver the highest quality care to its patients. We employ dedicated staff, some of which have won awards for their work and are internationally renowned. With the support of our staff and the public we have ambitious plans to continue to raise the standard of patient care and services throughout East Lancashire. The Trust offers care across three hospital sites and it is always responding to the changes in patients' needs, using state-of-the art facilities and equipment to treat three quarters of a million people each year.

Our vision is to provide the people of East Lancashire with the best up-to-date medical care, with respect, dignity and well being of all our patients at all times.

The main responsibilities of this role are to support the medical secretaries with their clinic typing. You will also be responsible for delivering and collecting case notes to and from Medical Records and Clinics. You will also be required to track in casenotes waiting to be typed and distribute casenotes to Medical Secretaries as necessary.


This advert closes on Tuesday 20 Aug 2024

We are seeking a dedicated and organized Admin Assistant to support our Service Development Manager within the children’s services sector at Holywell Children’s Homes. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle various administrative tasks to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our services.
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Key Responsibilities: Administrative Duties:
• Handle incoming and outgoing post and manage telephone and email communications.
• Cover reception duties, including greeting and assisting visitors.
• Type up documents, update and ensure all administrative documents are current and accurate.
• Update computer records and manage data entry tasks.
• Operate office equipment such as printers and photocopiers, conduct stock takes, reorder supplies, and seek authorization for outgoing costs from the Registered Manager.
• Set up meetings, take minutes, and distribute them accordingly.
• Produce documents and reports as required.
• Restock office supplies and other small supplies within the Home.

Service Development Support:
• Assist with the development and implementation of up-to-date service policies and procedures in compliance with current regulations.
• Implement guidelines from the Children’s Homes Regulations Including the Quality Standards (April 2015), The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, the Homes Statement of Purpose, and the Children Act 1989.
• Support the Registered Manager in maintaining compliance with statutory requirements and obligations (e.g., Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, NHS & Community Care Act 1990, Protection of Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, Disability Discrimination Act, Human Rights Act).
• Assist in ensuring the smooth and effective running of all operational procedures, and record keeping.
• Communicate and collaborate with Holywell’s partners, including local authorities, ICHA, PCSO’s, other professionals, and families as instructed by the Service Development Manager.

Supporting the Service Development Manager:
• Assist the Service Development Manager in managing the Registered Care Home and staff in the absence of a Registered Manager.
• Help in achieving and maintaining high standards of governance and ensuring compliance with legislative, professional, and quality standards to achieve a GOOD or OUTSTANDING rating by OFSTED.
• Support the Service Development Manager in working closely with Commissioners, families, and advocates for children to maintain Holywell’s interests and reputation.
• Assist in keeping Holywell’s policies and procedures up to date, ensuring all staff are familiar with and understand them.
• Support in developing a database of contacts with key commissioners of children’s services and preparing documentation for service registration with regulatory authorities (OFSTED).
• Assist in preparing annual budget forecasts and managing staff teams effectively to deliver full support to children and achieve compliance with statutory requirements and Holywell’s standards.

Organizational Responsibilities:
• Make autonomous decisions within the scope and role of professional practice, adhering to organizational guidelines and responsibilities.
• Assist and advise Holywell Children’s Services Limited on resource utilization and the development of high-quality services.
• Support Holywell’s status as an Investor in People and a Preferred Provider of social care services.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:
• Excellent organizational skills and time management.
• IT literate
• Computer literacy and proficient keyboard skills. Word processing / data processing/ spreadsheets/ presentations
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in literacy and numeracy or equivalent
• Willingness to undertake training to develop skills to take a proactive role in administration and software, i.e., forward planning, negotiation, monitoring, making recommendations.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• A good level of English spelling and grammar.
• Good numeracy skills with accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to use initiative and work independently when required.

Experience
• Experience in organising and managing administrative systems and procedures in an office environment
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience of working on own initiative
• Skills, Knowledge and Ability.
• Ability to undertake a wide range of administrative tasks including word processing and filing
• Ability to collate statistical data and present both orally and in written reports
• Ability to apply information communications technology to the responsibilities of the job
• The ability to take accurate minutes
• Good understanding of issues associated with working in Social Care.
• Ability to respect confidentiality.
• Ability to deal with contentious / difficult situations and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to work to a high level of autonomy under limited direct supervision, including determining and organising information; to manage own workload, to work under pressure and with initiative
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team
• As an employee of Holywell, you will be required to pursue actively with Holywell’s policies on equal opportunities and race relations and to undergo any training associated with this.
• Willingness to learn or knowledge of using computerised systems for budget management.
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DISCLOSURE – Barring Systems
This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure under the DBS.

Please see the Job Description for more details. The Support Medical Secretary will provide administrative and secretarial services to consultants and their clinical teams within the Division of Integrated Medicine and Patient Flow. The post holder will be required to work with other medical secretaries and provide cross cover during periods of staff absence.