Role Summary
The post holder will fulfil all tasks associated with the smooth running of the administration department, liaising with other departments as necessary. As well as dealing with requests to access health records, diary management, typing letters and reports, note taking, operating a bring forward system and preparation of agenda’s and associated papers. The Sexual Assault Referral Service (SARC) supports all people in Devon and Cornwall who have experienced rape or sexual assault. We provide a range of services including forensic examination, medical assessments and counselling for adults and children who have suffered sexual harm. The admin function supports the efficient delivery of the service, supporting the clinical and managerial teams in their day to day work. This will include answering the telephones, taking minutes, data entry, managing diaries and other admin related tasks as required. Act as the first point of contact for the Service dealing with service users, health professionals, the Police and members of the public; deal with queries efficiently ensuring messages are passed to the relevant staff; meet and greet visitors when appropriate; take minutes where required; arrange meetings and coordinate diaries; circulate child protection reports; liaise with SARC staff on a regular basis; work as part of a team and maintaining office function in the absence of other staff members. |
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About the Role
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More detail about the role
Devon and Cornwall Sexual Assault Services (SARC) have recently been awarded a new seven-year contract to provide services for people who have experienced sexual harm in Devon and Cornwall, across our three SARC sites in; Exeter, Plymouth and Truro. We are looking for an efficient administrator to provide cover for Maternity leave, for a period of 12 months, in our Exeter office, based in Pynes Hill.
This administrator role is vital in the support of the clinical team, who provide forensic examinations for those over the age of 16 who have been recently sexually assaulted or raped, to support police prosecutions, emotional and health wellbeing.
This is an exciting time to join our multi-disciplinary team of Doctors, Specialist Nurses and Therapists. Devon and Cornwall SARCs are recognised nationally as a centre of best practice with their innovative and forward-thinking approach to delivering services to those that have experienced significant Trauma.
Full training will be provided by the post holder, prior to their maternity leave. Further support will be available from other admin team members and lead crisis workers, who will work along side this role.
We are looking for someone eager to learn and develop within this specialism, which holds patient centred care at the very forefront of all that we do.
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00
Interview Date: 20th January 2023
For further information please contact Nikki Taylor Specialist Services Business Manager on 07971 600854 nikki.taylor@nhs.net
Please note this is a 12 month fixed term contract. For internal candidates, this could be a secondment.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
· National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
· Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
· Car lease schemes.
· The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
· Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
