Transfer of Care Administrator

at  Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking a self-motivated, reliable, and enthusiastic administrator with relevant experience to join the Transfer of Care Team. This is an established team which is integrated within Clinical Operations and encompasses all of the discharge planning services.
The successful candidate will develop interchangeable skills and may work across all aspects of Transfer of Care discharge services in an administrative capacity, this will include working closely with different pathways and services such as Care homes, Intermediate Care Services, Social Care Services, Continuing Health Care and other Community Services. They will work as part of the administration team within Transfer of Care Service facilitating effective and high-quality timely discharges across the many pathways by supporting and co-ordinating services, liaising appropriately with ward staff, relatives and service leads.
The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills in oral, and written communication, with a good ability to manage numerical data, and the ability to communicate across a range of services, agencies and professionals in a professional manner. Flexible daytime shifts are required and weekend/BH working.
The post holder will work within the Transfer of Care Service with flexibility to cover as required.
The post holder will work as part of a service during the hours of 7.30 am to 6.00 pm, 365 days per year, as negotiated with the Operational Manager.
Infection prevention and control is integral to this post. The post holder should at all times demonstrate effective infection control and hygiene practice.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Please note this advertisement is for a permanent and fixed term/secondment opportunity.
The fixed term contract is for the maximum period of 12 Months. Where there is potential, the secondment/fixed term contract may finish early, or in the first instance, the secondment/fixed term contract may be extended due to the internal/external secondment of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust’s legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and secondments in relation to the substantive post holder.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria

Please refer the Job description for details