Part Time Administrator - Colchester | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Please note you must have right to work in the UK to apply for this position.

Due to current Home Office Guidelines, we are unable to sponsor this job role.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a part time Administrator for our Hospital Liaison team based at The Lakes, Colchester.

We are looking for someone with the ability and confidence to use their own initiative and prioritise tasks. The post holder must possess excellent communication skills and relevant administrative experience, must be flexible and have attention to detail.

The hours for this role are Monday to Wednesday, 9.00am to 5.00pm, and unfortunately these hours are fixed and cannot be altered. We offer regular support, supervision, training, and opportunities for personal and professional development. Please note that some elements of the initial training may take place on days outside of the normal working pattern for this post.

You will also need to be computer literate with experience of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. You will be given full training on the various systems that we use.

We are looking for someone with a positive and compassionate approach to supporting patient care. The role will also include telephone calls and face to face contact with our patients and due to the nature of the services we carry out administrative support for, these can sometimes be distressing.

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• To provide a comprehensive administration service and functions within the Trusts’ Localities.
• The service will ensure the timely and accurate recording of all activity across services using Trust information systems.
• The post holder will require a team approach to ensure cover for absence across all services / locations and the post holder will be required, on occasion, to relocate to provide this cover.
• Due to the nature of the role a strong emphasis is placed on safeguarding confidentiality and this forms a pre-requisite for every Administration Assistant.
• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest‑free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share:
  Applications for job shares are welcomed.
• You will be required to handle administrative tasks on behalf of the multi-disciplinary clinical staff and managers in a polite and efficient manner.
• You must be able to build effective working relationships, be approachable and accessible with a flexible approach to work. This is an excellent career development opportunity for a self‑motivated and enthusiastic individual who wishes to pursue an administrative career in the NHS.
• To exchange confidential and/or sensitive information between staff, patients, and carers in person or on the telephone. The unpredictability of patients means that persuasive, reassuring, empathic, skills are required at all times.
• To work as a member of the Directorate’s Administration Service ensuring that a high quality and efficient service is provided at all…