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Job overview

**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ‘ECT Family’ this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust.** 

CHAW Integrated Community Nursing and Therapy Team are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic individual to provide administrative and secretarial support to the multi-disciplinary team.

The role is based from Handforth Health Centre, working Monday and Tuesday on a fixed term basis as part of a job share.

The Integrated Community Nursing and Therapy team provide nursing and therapy  interventions and care to patients in their own homes or other community locations for the Chelford, Handforth, Alderley Edge and Wilmslow localities. 

The post holder will often be the first point of contact for patients, their care givers or clinicians therefore we are looking for someone who has excellent verbal and written communication skills as they will be responding to calls, emails and in person queries.  

Computer literacy is essential.

Hours per week: 15.00

Main duties of the job

To provide administrative and secretarial support for the integrated community nursing and therapy care community team. 

The post holder will often be the first point of contact for patients and clinicians and will be expected to work independently using their own initiative with minimal direct supervision.

To support the day-to-day operational functions of the integrated community nursing and therapy teams and undertake any office duties to ensure the efficiency of the administrative service is maintained at all times.

To perform a variety of tasks in support of the patient journey from referral to consultation through to discharge.

To provide an efficient and effective typing and clerical service to support the integrated community nursing and therapy teams.  The post requires IT skills, accurate typing skills and a sound knowledge of medical terminology.

To be proficient in the use of computerised systems for booking and tracking all types of community appointments and patient records ensuring this function is co-ordinated and updated accurately and in a timely manner.

To provide a reasonable level of cover for colleagues in other integrated teams in the event of absence.

Working for our organisation

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care,  delivering the right care first time, every time.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires a Standard with  Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.