Administrator - Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom - Gateshead & South Tyneside/Newcastle & North Tyneside LMCs
1 month ago
Description
LMC ADMINISTRATOR - JOB DESCRIPTION
The LMC Administrator:
- is a member of the LMC Executive and will be required to work jointly with the
Honorary Secretary
- contributes to the effective working of the Executive and LMC as a whole
- is responsible for the efficient management of the LMC's business and financial affairs
- is the central point of contact for the GPs and general practices that the LMC represents
Key Work Areas and Tasks
The duties are wide-ranging and include the following (this list is not exhaustive)
- arrange meetings/organise venues/attendance of speakers
- manage the LMC's financial affairs
- maintain the LMC's website and social media accounts
- produce regular LMC updates for constituents
- ensure document control of LMC policies
- maintain the LMC's database of constituent GPs/practices
- ensure compliance with the Pensions Regulator and General Data Protection
Regulations 201- manage the administrative/financial affairs of the North East & North Cumbria
Regional LMC
- provide administrative support to the North/South of Tyne Local Representative
Committees
- liaison with other LMCs in the area to keep abreast of developments
- liaison with the ICB, other Local Representative Committees and the BMA
- keep up to date with national issues pertinent to primary care
- keep up to date with paperwork from the BMA, GPC and NHS England
Meetings:
- preparation/distribution of agenda and supporting documentation
- attend/support LMC and various other meetings, take accurate notes and produce minutes in a timely manner
- organise equipment as required
- formulate task lists from meetings and ensure they are actioned by the appropriate personnel
- meetings currently comprise of: o GST LMC (8 evening meetings per year/associated day time pre
- executive meetings)
- NNT LMC (9 evening meetings per year/associated day time pre
- organise/attend GPCE roadshows when required
- organise/attend other ad hoc meetings when required
Finances:
- manage financial ledgers of incoming/outgoing expenditure
- organise payment of payroll in conjunction with the payroll provider
- payment of members expenses/invoices
- raising of invoices as required
- preparation of year-end financial statements in conjunction with the accountant
LMC Election
- conduct/act as Returning Officer for periodic/casual elections for LMC
Members in accordance with the LMC's Constitution
Communications
The post holder will be the main point of contact for the LMC regarding day-to-day administration of the organisations. The post holder will be required to answer queries or direct them to the appropriate personnel. All queries must be handled sensitively and discreetly.
Confidentially
In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information regarding staff, colleagues, and constituents.
All information from any source must be regarded as strictly confidential.Requirements:
Person Specification attached.
Hours of Work
This is a full-time (37.5 hours), home-based, position but a flexible approach to working will be required as a large proportion of meetings (F2F and remotely) are held in the evening.
Remuneration
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Salary - commensurate with experience: c£44K
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Pension - we operate a workplace pension scheme (not NHS)
There will be a 6 months mutual probationary period.
Closing Date:8 September 2023
For further information or to organise an informal chat:
General Information
Discussions are ongoing on a regional basis about how LMC back office functions will be organised in the future, which could potentially change some aspects of this role / provide an opportunity for the post holder to develop their skills further.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education with good literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent demonstrable experience
Experience
Essential
- Highly organised and excellent attention to detail
- Excellent prioritising/time management skills and ability to proactively manage own workload and meet deadlines
- Good knowledge of IT systems and Microsoft Office software
- Excellent written and oral communication, and the ability to write fluently with a high level of accuracy
- Ability to produce accurate minutes
- Ability to work autonomously
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Adaptable and a good team player
- Polite and confident
Desirable
- NHS experience, preferably in Primary Care
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexible approach to the evolving nature of the role
- Flexible approach to working hours