Administration Assistant
The closing date is 13 January 2026
Job summary
Come and Join Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, where we offer a wide variety of challenging and rewarding roles within a supportive, innovative and dynamic work environment!
We have a rewarding 12 months fixed term opportunity for an Administration Assistant to join our Inpatient Admin team within the Directorate of Mental Health at the Bradgate Mental Health Unit, Glenfield Hospital Site.
As an Admin Assistant, you will be supporting with the maintenance of Electronic Patient Records along with covering the reception area as part of the Acute Recovery Team providing support to the Clinical team.
The hours of work are Mon to Fri 08:30 - 16:30.
You will be working in a fast paced environment and having direct contact with nursing staff, doctors, consultants, psychology staff and service users which will include face to face contact. If you are a motivated and enthusiastic individual looking to work within a caring and compassionate team, we would like to hear from you.
You will be joining a team that work well together and you will be supported to learn and develop, enabling you to provide an excellent administrative service to the multi-disciplinary team within the service. The health and wellbeing of our team members is very important to us and we offer a robust induction period, as well as regular supervision and support.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be tasked with providing high quality, responsive and co-ordinated administrative support to the Inpatient Mental Health Team. Working cohesively with clinical teams to ensure that a high quality, resource-efficient and cost-effective service is provided to adult mental health services throughout Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
The post holder will work with existing systems and processes to provide an effective administrative service to the team. Accurately using and maintaining administrative systems within specified timescales.
You will need to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. and be able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and external agencies. The successful candidate will demonstrate the Trusts values at all times in the workplace. Being responsible in the use and expenditure of the Trusts resources that you utilise. To maintain appropriate levels of stock and/or equipment in line with the needs of the service.
About us
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.
About Us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Details
Date posted
06 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
005474
Job locations
Bradgate Mental Health Unit, Glenfield Hospital
Groby Road
Leicester
Leicester
LE3 9EJ
Employer details
Employer name
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Bradgate Mental Health Unit, Glenfield Hospital
Groby Road
Leicester
Leicester
LE3 9EJ
Employer's website
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