Administrator, Office Administrator​/ Coordinator, Administrative​/Clerical

Responsibilities

The post holder will work to provide a high-level professional standard of administration to the CAMHS Dialectical behavioural Therapy Team, ensuring that all business administration functions for the service are provided to the agreed standards. The person will also be an effective multi-tasker, with time management, administration and organisational skills. Tasks to include using computerised information systems (IAPTus), word-processing, booking appointments, maintaining filing systems, also being the first point of contact for patients, relatives/carers and other professionals service queries.

As often the first point of contact, an empathetic sensitive approach is essential, as is the ability to work on their own initiative with the minimum of supervision, to maintain flexibility of working and dealing with unpredictable events, as well as working to deadlines to meet the needs of this busy service.

We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic, experienced administrator who will be highly organised and proactive in dealing with the demands of the service. This is a pivotal role and the post holder will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to clinicians within the team. Experience liaising across a range of external agencies is essential. The applicant should be capable of working in a busy and demanding environment, have good communication skills and be capable of a high degree of initiative.

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti‑racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co‑produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.