Non Clinical - Therapy Centre Administration Assistant

  • Department Therapy
  • Salary £24,465.00 – £24,465 per annum
  • Closing Date 25/08/2025
  • Location William Farr House
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 2
  • Job ref 223-TCA-544-A
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract Permanent
  • Hours 20 hours per week

**INTERNAL VACANCY**

This post is for internal candidates to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. If you are not currently working within The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to play a key role in delivering a high quality service in the Therapy Centre at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. The NHS is a well-respected and globally recognised employer. 

Possession of GCSE qualifications of grade 4 or above in English Language and Maths or equivalent, along with a good supporting education are all essential. Customer Service or Business Administration NVQ's are desirable. However the Trust will offer the opportunity for the successful applicant to gain these qualifications within their job role.

Previous administrative experience including reception would beneficial, but is not essential as full training will be provided. Working knowledge of using Microsoft Office applications, an understanding of data protection and maintaining strict confidentiality in the healthcare setting are all essential, together with excellent organisational and communication skills, flexibility, good time management and the ability to work as part of a team.

The successful applicant will be a strong team player, highly organised with the ability to manage their own workload as well as being flexible enough to support colleagues.

 

Main duties of the job

 

To be responsible for data checking, including GP / Consultant referral form / letter, collating referrals,  registering referrals on PAS and filing referrals in the appropriate section of the waiting list once verified by the relevant Therapy Manager and assembling patient files.

Regular reception duties.

To ensure non SaTH referrals are re-directed efficiently.

To produce and send acknowledgement letters to patients following receipt of referrals verified by the relevant Therapy Manager.

To book new and follow up appointments as appropriate, ensuring accurate entry to the diary, management of the diaries and paperwork whilst patients are part of the waiting list.

To maintain and collate patient records in the department, shredding appropriate discharge files in accordance with Department of Health.

 

Working for our organisation

 

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

The well-being of our staff is of the upmost importance to us.  If you are offered a role at our Trust, and fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete an risk assessment with you.  This will be completed in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid-19.

By submitting your application to Trac, you are giving your consent for parts of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems. This is to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation. 

If successful, by completing the NHS Jobs application form you authorise the Trust to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national ESR.

If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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