Job summary
Previous applicants need not apply
Due to a member of staff leaving the team, we are able to offer a new opportunity for a team administrator to join our CAMHS team based in Stafford.
The successful applicant will be working in a small supportive team alongside two team administrators, a medical secretary, and two receptionists.
We are looking for someone to work two days per week, on a Monday, and a Thursday or Friday.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the Children's and Families Care Group based within our Child and Adolescent Mental health Services, delivering care to children, young people and families.
The post holder will be able work on their own initiative, organise their workload without direct supervision on a daily basis, to ensure deadlines are met and to enable compliance with all Policies and Procedures.
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by:
- Supporting your career development and progression.
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients.
- Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
- Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free car parking at all trust sites
- Free flu vaccination every year
- Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Trainings
Essential
- Good standard of general education including English and Maths at GCSE Grade C or equivalent or Functional skills (English and Maths) Level 2
- RSA Stage III Word Processing / Text Processing or equivalent
- ECDL/CLAIT IT qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ/ Level 3 Business administration
- Audio typing experience
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in administration support role including dealing with telephone enquiries in a timely manner
- Experience of dealing with sensitive/distressing issues
- Previous experience of data input
Desirable
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of effective team working
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of confidentiality
- Demonstrate a high level of communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent organisational skills and work on own initiative
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Excel etc.
- Provide training/advice to other team members on use of computer packages
- Standard keyboard skills
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Demonstrate a willingness to undertake further training and identify own development needs
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work
- Ability to travel if required
Person Specification
Qualifications and Trainings
Essential
- Good standard of general education including English and Maths at GCSE Grade C or equivalent or Functional skills (English and Maths) Level 2
- RSA Stage III Word Processing / Text Processing or equivalent
- ECDL/CLAIT IT qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ/ Level 3 Business administration
- Audio typing experience
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in administration support role including dealing with telephone enquiries in a timely manner
- Experience of dealing with sensitive/distressing issues
- Previous experience of data input
Desirable
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of effective team working
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of confidentiality
- Demonstrate a high level of communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent organisational skills and work on own initiative
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Excel etc.
- Provide training/advice to other team members on use of computer packages
- Standard keyboard skills
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Demonstrate a willingness to undertake further training and identify own development needs
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work
- Ability to travel if required
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).
