Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Team Administrator

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join a dedicated, friendly team, in a fast-paced environment within the Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust, based in King's Lynn.

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate strong communication skills, have the ability to prioritise a variety of tasks, provide awelcoming environment, and, have a dedication to service user experience.

The right candidate will need to show their exceptional customer service skills and evidence full administration experience for this role.

We are seeking someone to be able to evidence a flexible response to service needs, and the ability to think creatively with others.

Experience of working to deadlines with support, as well as the ability to work on your own initiative is imperative.

The successful candidate will need to work well within a Multi-Disciplinary Team, have a positive approach, and be able to remain calm under pressure.

We are a Specialist Mental Health provision, therefore, the successful candidate will need to maintain strict confidentiality, have the ability to confidently and sensitively deal with information from individuals which can be distressing at times.

A working knowledge of Microsoft packages are essential for this role. Knowledge of the Trust system Lorenzo would be an advantage but is not essential as training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

  • Greet and welcome visitors with a positive, helpful attitude.
  • Answer and direct phone calls in a polite and friendly manner.
  • Manage the reception area, ensuring it is tidy and presentable.
  • Receive, sort, and distribute daily mail and deliveries.
  • Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk.
  • Perform clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, and minute taking.
  • Support with Referral Management.
  • Manage room bookings.
  • Support with stationery orders, building maintenance requests and other requisitions.
  • Assist with administrative tasks as needed.

About us

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Details

Date posted

04 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Gross per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

246-CFYPC6362383

Job locations

Thurlow House

Goodwins Road

King's Lynn

PE30 5PD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on the Key Accountabilities expected of this role, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference, click APPLY!

You will need to be able to demonstrate our essential criteria on your application and at interview:

  • Effective Communication skills
  • ICT skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Packages
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Able to work effectively in a team
  • Ability to Prioritise working under pressure
  • Able to work with minimal supervision

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on the Key Accountabilities expected of this role, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference, click APPLY!

You will need to be able to demonstrate our essential criteria on your application and at interview:

  • Effective Communication skills
  • ICT skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Packages
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Able to work effectively in a team
  • Ability to Prioritise working under pressure
  • Able to work with minimal supervision

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ 2 Customer Services or equivalent
  • RSA II / Word processing or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Dealing efficiently and politely with both internal and external customers.
  • Experience of working in a busy office area.
  • Use of ICT applications / Microsoft packages

Other

Essential

  • Able to travel Independently
  • Able to work flexibly
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ 2 Customer Services or equivalent
  • RSA II / Word processing or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Dealing efficiently and politely with both internal and external customers.
  • Experience of working in a busy office area.
  • Use of ICT applications / Microsoft packages

Other

Essential

  • Able to travel Independently
  • Able to work flexibly

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Thurlow House

Goodwins Road

King's Lynn

PE30 5PD


Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Thurlow House

Goodwins Road

King's Lynn

PE30 5PD


Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Clinical Team Administrator

Sarah Cripps

Sarah.Cripps@nsft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

04 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Gross per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

246-CFYPC6362383

Job locations

Thurlow House

Goodwins Road

King's Lynn

PE30 5PD


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