Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.
Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation
Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours.
We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.
As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit.
Job overview
Working Full Time: 37.5 Hours per week
The post holder will provide an effective, efficient and high-quality secretarial and administrative service, supporting the Paediatric Safeguarding Team, Community Paediatrics and designated and named doctors for safeguarding, adoption and fostering. They will also lead and support secretarial teams within the Division, promoting a positive, collaborative and team-based approach and ensuring the delivery of excellent administrative and secretarial support to the Management Team.
Working with minimal supervision, the post holder will be expected to exercise independent judgement, use their own initiative and manage competing priorities effectively. They will maintain high standards of data quality and information governance, ensuring that confidential and sensitive patient and staff information is handled appropriately at all times.
Main duties of the job
The role will provide comprehensive administrative support for the delivery of the Trust’s paediatric safeguarding agenda, including facilitating the data and administrative requirements associated with the paediatric safeguarding strategy. This will include providing administrative and data support for the monitoring and reporting requirements associated with the Trust's statutory safeguarding functions, Safeguarding Assurance Framework and mandatory safeguarding submissions.
The post holder will work collaboratively and co-operatively with colleagues across the Trust and external agencies, acting as a key point of contact between Trust staff, the Paediatric Safeguarding Team and partner organisations. This will include liaison with social care and acting as the single point of contact for requests to the Paediatric Safeguarding Team, including requests for child protection medical referrals.
The post holder will be accountable to the Assistant Service Manager and will be expected to contribute to a supportive, responsive and well-organised service, demonstrating flexibility in response to changing service requirements and priorities to ensure the delivery of Safe, Kind and Effective care.
Working for our organisation
The Trust’s services are provided from three locations:
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Team Leader And Safeguarding Secretary in Chester employer: Countess of Chester Hospital
At Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every staff member is valued. Our commitment to continuous improvement and flexible working practices ensures that employees can achieve a positive work-life balance while contributing to our mission of delivering excellence in healthcare. With opportunities for professional growth and a culture that champions diversity, we invite you to join us in making a meaningful impact in our community.
Contact Details:
Countess of Chester Hospital Recruitment Team
