Team Administrator

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Adult Forensic Service for a motivated, enthusiastic and self-driven individual to undertake a role as a Team Administrator. The post holder will communicate with all levels of the management, clinical and admin teams

The Team Administrator will provide a full and comprehensive administrative service to the clinical team ensuring the most efficient and effective use of resources. We aim to secure an individual with exceptional administrative skills and personal qualities to assist in supporting. You will be responsible for a variety of duties including the taking and typing of minutes, reports, other correspondence, diary Management and arranging meetings.

You will need to have attention to detail and be a fast‑paced person who is able to manage in an efficient manner. If you possess excellent administration skills and have a positive approach come and work with us.

You will be a part of the Clinical Support Administration Team and will have excellent organisational and communication skills.

To be an initial point of contact for the service and respond to all enquiries in a professional and sensitive manner, and, to provide a responsive, comprehensive clerical and administrative service to the senior leadership team, to support them to provide an efficient and effective service for the benefit of this complex, and often challenging client group. Please see job description for the main duties of the role.

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

• Relevant level 3 competency‑based qualification (such as RSA or NVQ)
• 2 years previous office experience or equivalent experience
• ECDL or equivalent IT qualification or experience

• Extensive experience of administrative / secretarial work
• Working in a confidential environment
• Experience of summarising and note taking to capture the main points of a discussion/informal meeting
• Experience of improving data Quality
• Meeting minute taking experience
• The post holder should have knowledge regarding:
  The Data Protection Act, Patient Confidentiality
• (Admin) Experience of working in the NHS particularly in a Mental Health setting
• Medical Terminology
• Contact with Service Users
• Use of EPR systems

• Ability to use word processing and Microsoft Office Software Package e.g. Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Ability to use one's own initiative and prioritise workload
• Able to work well within a team
• Commitment to one's own professional development
• Good understanding of the need for accurate data and reporting.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro rata