Administrative Officer
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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Bernadette Irish
Assistant Business Manager
0113 206 4865
Job Summary
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a full and effective administrative and clerical support service to the Medicines Management & Pharmacy Services Department. The post holder will be expected to arrange and plan their own work on a day-to-day basis within the overall demands and priorities of the department. Duties to include: arranging meetings, room bookings, minute taking, initiate the supply and maintenance of records for controlled stationery, diary management.
Why you should join our Team
LTHT is one of the largest acute trusts in England, with Medicines Management and Pharmacy Services (MMPS) being a highly respected and forward-thinking Pharmacy department. Our vision is underpinned by the Trust values; The Leeds Way. MMPS is recognised in the organisation for our collaborative working and we continuously support our workforce to develop to their potential in delivering the best patient care.
The Business Support Team is a friendly, supportive and collaborative team that provides a wide range of administrative functions to MMPS, to allow clinical colleagues to devote their focus to patients. Working within a fast paced environment, the team provides high-quality administrative support, whilst sharing knowledge openly and working together to achieve the best outcomes, helping services run efficiently while supporting staff wellbeing and organisational priorities.
We are proud of our positive team culture and place a strong emphasis on teamwork, flexibility and supporting one another to succeed. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their skills and experience within a large NHS organisation, gain exposure to an integral service within the Trust and work with experienced and approachable colleagues who are committed to continuous improvement and delivering an excellent service.
What you will bring to the role
We are looking for someone who is organised, motivated and able to work confidently within a busy and fast paced environment. The successful candidate will bring excellent administrative and communication skills, alongside the ability to coordinate workloads and support a small team to deliver a high-quality service.
Professional attitude to work
Ability to prioritise and organise own workload to meet strict deadlines
Polite and helpful customer service skills
Caring and understanding
Common sense and initiative
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.