Band 3 Administrator

You will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to the practice team and to undertake a variety of administrative duties to assist in the smooth running of the practice. You will ensure that all administrative processes are carried out in a timely and accurate manner and will facilitate effective communication between patients, carers, clinicians, medical staff, and other admin & clerical colleagues.You will be expected to participate in cover arrangements for other Admin & Clerical staff as required.Main duties of the job Register new patients and maintain up-to-date records for existing patients. Answering phone calls, responding to emails, and managing patient/carer enquiries. Providing administrative support to doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Handling prescription requests and coordinating with pharmacies., To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk%2F&data=05%7C02%7CElizabeth.Cross%40nca.nhs.uk%7C0cbc1ce8f93f489061db08df2db3b113%7C9a12677ec2e94deba58aee1c59ac0161%7C0%7C0%7C639279921931512305%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=IKFTgA8ROV5sdlhsA09HuoRhLuKZ9w%2BxzpngEJhd%2FDc%3D&reserved=0 The NCA is committed to providing inclusive, accessible care and building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities and beliefs. We are proud supporters of the Armed Forces community and offer a guaranteed interview to eligible applicants who meet the essential criteria. As a Disability Confident Employer, we also guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Vacancies may close early where high application volumes are received or an internal redeployee is identified. For fixed-term roles, current NHS staff will be considered for secondments, while fixed-term contracts will be offered to external (non-NHS) applicants. If you are applying for a secondment, please discuss this with your line manager before applying. Any secondment offer will be subject to management approval and service needs. Where release cannot be supported, the secondment may unfortunately be unable to proceed.

• GCSE or equivalent grade A to C in Maths and English, Experience in healthcare setting
• Administrative experience
• Previous experience of working within a team
• Strong customer service skills with a commitment to providing high quality service.
• Highly organised with an excellent eye for detail
• Able to prioritise workload
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office
  
  The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive