Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Team Administrator

The closing date is 13 March 2026

Job summary

We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a full-time Team Administrator to join our Community Mental Health Team, supporting Wellingborough & East Northants CMHT.

We are seeking an individual who is:

Enthusiastic and motivated
Compassionate and approachable
Flexible and adaptable to changing demands
Creative in their approach to problem-solving

Your role:

As a Team Administrator, you will work closely with nursing staff and the wider multi-disciplinary team to provide high-quality, effective administrative support. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of services and supporting the delivery of compassionate, patient-focused care.

Main duties of the job

You will have a solid knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
You will demonstrate an enthusiasm for professional development, showing motivation to further your skills and understanding through a variety of training opportunities.
You will be part of a dynamic and supportive team, benefiting from:
A comprehensive supervision and appraisal system
A strong commitment to staff development and career progression

About us

At Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT), we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of:

Age
Disability
Gender or gender reassignment
Race or ethnicity
Religion or belief
Sexual orientation
Marital or civil partnership status
Pregnancy or maternity status

We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in our organisation, including:

Disabled people (both visible and non-visible disabilities)
People from Black and minority ethnic communities
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals

Car owner/driver and current driving licence essential, or access to a car, as you may be required to cross-cover other sites. This requirement does not apply if you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

270-TG754-MH

Job locations

Isebrook Hospital

Abbey Block

Wellingborough

NN8 1LP

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this role, please refer to the Job Description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The complete Person Specification can be accessed in the About You section of the document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a patient facing admin role
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Confident in Microsoft Office programmes, including Outlook, Word & Excel

Desirable

Experience with taking minutes
Ability to work within a fast paced team/environment

Knowledge

Essential

Previous experience / knowledge of using electronic patient record systems (SystmOne)
Organisation skills
Flexible approach to the changing daily needs of the service
Educated to GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English

Desirable

Experience working with those experiencing Mental Health difficulties
Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team

Experience

Essential

Ability to respond to potentially challenging situations
Ability to deal sensitively with service users, carers and colleagues and maintain confidentiality and exercise judgement when dealing with sensitive issues

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a patient facing admin role
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Confident in Microsoft Office programmes, including Outlook, Word & Excel

Desirable

Experience with taking minutes
Ability to work within a fast paced team/environment

Knowledge

Essential

Previous experience / knowledge of using electronic patient record systems (SystmOne)
Organisation skills
Flexible approach to the changing daily needs of the service
Educated to GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English

Desirable

Experience working with those experiencing Mental Health difficulties
Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team

Experience

Essential

Ability to respond to potentially challenging situations
Ability to deal sensitively with service users, carers and colleagues and maintain confidentiality and exercise judgement when dealing with sensitive issues

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.