Administrator

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an Administrator to join the team at HMP Kirkham, a Category D / Open prison in Lancashire.

Practice Plus Group provides healthcare servicesacross primary care, mental health and substance misuse, and these services would not be possible without our fantastic administration team, and that's where you come in!

Hours: Full Time / 37.5 per week. Shifts are Monday - Friday: 2 x 10:00 - 18:00 3 x 08:00 - 16:00

Salary: £25,821 - £28,574 per annum

How we support you

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Support from the wider team

Legal requirements: Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks. Main duties

• As the first point of contact for the healthcare team, you will actively speak to hospitals, GP surgeries, solicitors and others, arranging external appointments for patients, referrals etc.
• Book patients in for appointments.
• Use the prison system to advise of any healthcare related issues, such as limited duties or illness.
• Work closely with the wider prison team to arrange hospital appointments, escorts and bed watch. You will also ensure that prison officers have up to date clinic lists.
• Update trackers, systems and spreadsheets for hospital appointments, admissions, consent forms etc.
• General admin duties such as scanning, post, minute taking and stock check.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays.
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development.
• Excellent long-term career prospects.
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it.

About the role

• Have extensive administration experience, ideally within a healthcare / medical setting, such as hospitals, GP surgery etc.
• Be comfortable working in a fast paced environment, with lots of phone based work.
• Any healthcare knowledge and experience would be a bonus.
• SystmOne knowledge would be beneficial.
• Be confident using data and maintaining spreadsheets, so excel skills are essential.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer Details

Employer name: Practice Plus Group

Address: HMP Kirkham, Freckleton Rd, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2RN, United Kingdom

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