QR code linking to this job posting Administration Officer - RightCare Barnsley Single Point of Access in Barnsley inBarnsley PUBLISHED TUE 10 JUN 2025

Band 3: £24,071 to £25,674 a year  PERMANENT   NO SPONSORSHIP 

37.5 hours per week

We need enthusiastic, self-motivated, well-organised admin staff to join our dynamic team.

RightCare Barnsley SPA is based at Kendray Hospital and we are here to ensure that Barnsley residents receive the right care, in the right place at the right time.

This varied role receives patient referrals from a variety of sources including GPs, hospitals and Health Professionals. We process referrals to the appropriate area whilst liaising with clinical staff for advice to ensure that patients receive the right response to their care needs as quickly as possible.

We receive over500 contacts a day, answering calls from families, service users and health professionals dealing with a variety of situations to ensure the best patient care and outcome.

We operate 365 days a year, working 8am to 8pm. You are required to work flexibly on a rolling shift pattern including weekends and Bank Holidays. Each shift will be 8 hours inc. 30 minutes lunch. It is a 5 week rota equating to working 1 weekend in 5.

At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role.

We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.

Key duties are; receipt and distribution of patient referrals to the appropriate staff via telephone/email and SystmOne as per departmental procedures and timescales, accurately transcribing medical conditions/treatments/prescriptive medicines and patient demographics to ensure nursing staff can treat appropriately.

Experience in healthcare in not required as full training will be provided.

The successful candidates will demonstrate

Good communication and verbally and in writing

Ability to work without direct supervision using own initiative

Ability to work effectively as a team

Excellent accurate typing and IT skills

Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively

Ability to empathise and deal tactfully with families, service users and colleagues

Sound understanding for confidentiality and relation to health care delivery

Ability to work flexibly and be responsible to changing demands and frequent interruptions

Ability to cope under pressure

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.

About us

JOB SUMMARY

Service user contact referred to in this Job description will only apply when working within a clinical area.

The post-holder will:

under the supervison/direction of the Administrative Supervisor, within a delegated framework for agreed tasks and seeking support as and when necessary, provide a comprehensive, confidential, Secreterial/administrative service to clinical/support services, in an efficient and confidential manner.

provide services within well-established policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, whilst acting within the required sphere of competences for the role at all times.

demonstrate sound knowledge of the service to enable the post holder to contribute and inform decision making within the service.

may work within clinical environments where conflict resolution may be required.

act as principal point of contact for users of the service eg,individuals from within/outside the Trust, service users and members of the public etc.

work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

develop and maintain good working relationships by being, flexible, adaptable, polite, positive and empathetic, communicating effectively and informatively.

work with sensitivity and have a good understanding of the service provision and issues experienced by its users.

prioritise own tasks, exercising a degree of independence, initiative and judgement. Assess situations, identify and resolve potential problems within own skill set. Refer and seek guidance on issues outside of postholders level of competency or authority to the Administrative Supervisor.

work within well-established departmental/Trust policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and established service delivery plans at all times.

use effective verbal/written communication at all times, incorporating tact, empathy, consideration, courtesy and confidentiality. Adapt style of communication to respond to others user communication difficulties.

ensure the service experienced is positive and service user confidentiality is maintained at all times. Treat users of the service, colleagues etc, with respect, dignity, courtesy and in accordance with the Trusts Values.

For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.

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