Total 48 Administrative / Clerical job vacancies in colchester co4 5jl

Job overview

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team player to provide administrative support to the consultant and secretarial team within theGastroenterology department as a Medical Personal Assistant.

This is a key role in a busy department that works closely with the Medical Teams, Nursing Team, Outpatients Department, the endoscopy unitand the wider hospital teams.

You will be part of a friendly patient focussed team, delivering high quality care to patients referred to the Gastroenterology team in Colchester.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for ensuring that the administration needs of the department are completed in a timely way.

You will support team members by having a flexible approach to both workload, additional tasks and working patterns.

For this post you will require attention to detail as well as excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritise and plan as well as being agreat team player.

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here -www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Wednesday 28 Aug 2024

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

We are looking for enthusiastic and efficient Appointment Clerks / Admin Support to join the Ophthalmology Team at Colchester.

The post will be based in the Primary Care Centre working alongside Personal Assistants and other Administration staff for the Ophthalmic Surgeons. The position offers a rare opportunity to join a team with a good reputation, serving our local population of both adults and children.

You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills and have proven IT experience. You will be responsible for working independently and within a team of administration staff. You will be required to deal with patients face to face and over the phone.

Ophthalmology is a high volume service and you will need to be flexible and able to prioritise a busy workload with the ability to remain calm under pressure.

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here -www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Tuesday 13 Aug 2024

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

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For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

We are looking for an admin assistant to join our team and provide administrative support to our Diagnostic Networks team. This post is mainly based at Colchester Hospital with some potential working from home.

Over the past 2 years our portfolio has expanded from 2 to 4 diagnostic networks therefore it is an exciting time to join our team and proactively support various procurement projects. The networks are formatted as a collaboration and we are extremely passionate about how we support our trusts.

Diagnostic networks are an advocate in creating an environment to support all our staff to develop and grow, share skills and knowledge, embrace innovation, deliver excellence and value within our activities. The network specialities include: Pathology, Diagnostic Imaging, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Physiological Sciences.

You will provide an efficient and comprehensive administration to our networks, dealing with queries from the leadership team, clinical leads and domain leads. As well as general admin duties, the role will involve meeting administration and data collection and maintenance.

Previous applicants need not apply,

This post is until 31st March 2025. Internal applicants currently employed by ESNEFT will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please ensure you have discussed this with your line manager.
• Administrative organisation of various meetings inclusive of room bookings, collation of agenda items, completion of meeting notes/minutes and preparation of relevant documentation for review and distribution.
• Collate and present comprehensive data to support the Network. This may require the creation and maintenance of accurate manual and electronic data collection systems.
• Provide efficient and comprehensive administration support to Clinicians, Managers, Domain Leads and Project Support Officers across the four diagnostic pillars.
• You will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, must be flexible in approach, able to exercise initiative, demonstrate a consistently high standard of professionalism and be aware of the need for confidentiality and integrity.
• To implement service improvements that have been identified to develop the administrative workflow.

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes


We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff


We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options


Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.


Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients


We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bringwhat’swidely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients


If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you


Find out about living and working here -www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A


For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Thursday 8 Aug 2024

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

The post holder will: Provide a full PA provision for the Service Manager. Provide a full and confidential secretarial and administrative service to the Service Management Team. Provide a first point of contact for internal and external queries, answering them where possible and otherwise signposting them to the appropriate department. Attend and minute meetings as required and be responsible for the typing and presentation of reports and minutes in accordance with the required format. Manage the communication, to and from, the Service Manager and Service Management Team and across all Directorates ensuring that all matters are prioritised appropriately. Ensure that there is an efficient electronic and manual filing and retrieval system in operation with a functioning brought forward system. Take lead responsibility for organising workshops and other functions as directed. This will require communication with all attendees, booking venues, organising catering, attendance on the day and note taking and typing from the day. Prepare and co-ordinate papers, presentations and agendas for meetings. Attend and minute meetings if required and transcribe minutes ensuring follow up action is taken for specific pieces of work/committees. Assist with budget management by coding and checking expenditure in accordance with standing financial instructions. Assist in the local induction of other members of staff within the Directorate as required. To support the recruitment, induction and supervision of other administrative staff where appropriate and as required. Cover within the Directorate PA/Secretarial team as required. Please note this role is office based and will not be considered for remote working.

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this position, please see the attached job description.

We currently have an opportunity for a CPU Orders & Rations Clerk to join our team at Merville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester. This is a great opportunity for a customer focused individual to join a world leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you’ll do: 

• Collate orders from Units, Messes and CPU
• Place daily orders with Sodexo nominated suppliers
• Ensure paperwork for transfers is accurately completed for ad hoc collections
• Check incoming deliveries against delivery note supplied
• Contact suppliers and report any discrepancies or quality issues
• Record temperatures of deliveries made
• Liaise with Store persons to ensure orders are completed in full before delivery
• Ensure billing is prepared daily and accurately for CPU produced food and prepared vegetables
• To assist with weekly stocktakes and post in timely manner to meet financial procedures
• Provide cover for other administration duties for holidays and sickness when required
• Assist Chef Managers and Head Chefs with information for function planning
• Delivery of customer service and satisfaction to colleagues and client
• Timely deliverance of paperwork
• Timely completion of ordering processes
• Compliance with all Sodexo Policies and Procedures

What you bring:

• People Friendly, Customer service skills are essential
• Good knowledge or Word & Excel
• Able to work within a team environment
• Good communications skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable
• Basic Knowledge of food is preferred

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment 
• Competitive compensation 
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied 

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! 

Package Description

• 40 hours per week
• Mon - Fri 0800 - 1700 (these hours are flexible)
• £11.44 per hour
• Free Car parking

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About The Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Are you looking for a career in the NHS and the chance to develop? Are you passionate about making a difference for our patients?

Due to recent investment and expansion of the general surgery team, an amazing opportunity has arisen for you to join us as a highly motivated Support Secretary at Colchester Hospital. This is a key role in the department and you will be a highly valued member of the team.

We are looking for a dynamic, flexible and enthusiastic team player to integrate with the current team and provide an efficient and effective support service to the clinicians, patients & medical secretaries. The ideal candidate will have attention to detail, have excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritise and plan. You must be able to work using your own initiative and be flexible to work where the need is greatest.

This is the ideal post if you are looking to take the next step in your career to become a medical secretary.

As a Support Secretary you will play an integral part in patients receiving their surgical treatment including cancer treatments. You will ensure their journey runs smoothly which helps reduce waiting times.

As part of your role you will liaise with multiple teams within the trust, including radiology, pre-assessment and the theatre department.

Working closely with the secretarial team and consultant body you will be responsible for booking a patient for their surgery and booking outpatient pre-operative assessments. You will ensure your consultants’ theatre lists are scheduled, prioritised due to clinical urgency and are fully utilised.

Other duties include typing patient letters and notes as dictated by the team and audit dictations. You will deal with queries from patients and book appointments. You will also assist the team with other admin tasks.

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here -www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Thursday 18 Jul 2024

We are looking for a vibrant, confident person to join the team to help deliver a high quality service in Women's Services at Colchester Hospital. We need key staff, with excellent communication skills and attention to detail, to work here.

You will need to have the ability to work on your own initiative and you must be able to remain calm in difficult situations. Patients who are invited to attend these appointments may be anxious so you will need to be able to listen and deal with their enquiry politely and efficiently.

You will be required to work within timed pathways and comply with national and local waiting time targets.

We have full time-37.5 hours per week post until 31/03/2026.

Please be aware we might close the post earlier if sufficient amount of applications received.

Main duties will include supporting the Outpatients Service for patients attending Gynaecology appointments.

You will operate a computerised appointment system to schedule/reschedule patient appointments. You will also work closely with medical secretaries and clinical staff to ensure that clinics work efficiently in a day to day basis.

You must have basic keyboard skills and have a clear and confident telephone manner. Ideally, you will have previous experience in a similar environment within an NHS setting. You will need to have excellent organisational skills as this is a fast paced environment to work in.

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.

We are the largest NHS organisation in East Anglia, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here -www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Sunday 14 Jul 2024

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.