Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Administrator, to join our Adult ADHD service in the beautiful county of Cornwall. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, diligent and IT literate administrator to join the team.
Our services provide ADHD assessment and ongoing care to adults with ADHD across the county of Cornwall.
This job is offered as a permanent role at 37.5 hpw and the service requires this to be worked over 5 weekdays, Monday to Friday, part time hours will be considered. The Team is based in The Clays Practice Roche St Austell.
Main duties of the job
This is a new role to provide the necessary administrative support to enable the efficient and effective functioning of The Adult ADHD service.
- Supervision and appraisal of admin within the team
- Provide full administrative support for the Adult ADHD operational Lead and clinicians.
- Provide a consistent effective service to the members of the public and teams members in the context of a diverse and varying workload.
- Ensuring there is adequate admin and clerical resource and cover.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
- RSA III word processing and RSA II audio typing or equivalent
- GCSE English and Maths
- NVQ 4 in Administration or equivalent experience
- Substantial experience working in an office environment with secretarial experience including reception duties
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Health or Social care setting
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Effective time management and the ability to prioritise work for self and others
- Excellent organisational and inter-personal skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust's standing financial instructions and policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
- RSA III word processing and RSA II audio typing or equivalent
- GCSE English and Maths
- NVQ 4 in Administration or equivalent experience
- Substantial experience working in an office environment with secretarial experience including reception duties
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Health or Social care setting
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Effective time management and the ability to prioritise work for self and others
- Excellent organisational and inter-personal skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust's standing financial instructions and policies and procedures.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
