South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Service Administrator

The closing date is 16 April 2026

Job summary

To provide a comprehensive, efficient and effective secretarial and administrative service to the multidisciplinary team comprising the Ward Manager, Consultant Psychiatrists, and Inpatient Nurses. You will be expected to work closely and collaboratively with other administrative colleagues to do this.

Main duties of the job

Provide highly proficient secretarial and administrative support to the service, working closely with the ward manager, ward consultant and medical team.

Support service related projects.

Assist the service with monitoring, updating and reporting comprehensive service related activity data.

Co-ordinate day to day admin support for the service and assist with the development of administrative processes.

Provide administrative cover on the inpatient team in the absence of the ward administrator.

To participate in any training and developmental needs, as required by the Business Manager.

To undertake any other duties considered relevant by the service, appropriate to the banding of this post.

About us

SLaM is the UK's largest mental health provider, delivering specialist and community services to over 45,000 people annually. It is part of King's Health Partners and works closely with King's College London, offering unique opportunities for research and professional development. With more than 230 services and 5,000 staff, SLaM provides diverse roles across clinical, administrative, and academic fields. Employees benefit from NHS terms, including generous leave, pension, flexible working, and wellbeing support. The Trust values learning, innovation, and collaboration, making it an excellent place for those passionate about mental health care and research.

Details

Date posted

02 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£34,186 to £37,389 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-NCL-7707351-MU-A

Job locations

Lambeth Hospital

Reay House 108 Landor Road

London

SW9 9NU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide highly proficient secretarial and administrative support to the service, working closely with the ward manager, ward consultant and medical team.

Support service related projects.

Assist the service with monitoring, updating and reporting comprehensive service related activity data.

Co-ordinate day to day admin support for the service and assist with the development of administrative processes.

Provide administrative cover on the inpatient team in the absence of the ward administrator.

To participate in any training and developmental needs, as required by the Business Manager.

To undertake any other duties considered relevant by the service, appropriate to the banding of this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide highly proficient secretarial and administrative support to the service, working closely with the ward manager, ward consultant and medical team.

Support service related projects.

Assist the service with monitoring, updating and reporting comprehensive service related activity data.

Co-ordinate day to day admin support for the service and assist with the development of administrative processes.

Provide administrative cover on the inpatient team in the absence of the ward administrator.

To participate in any training and developmental needs, as required by the Business Manager.

To undertake any other duties considered relevant by the service, appropriate to the banding of this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Secretarial qualification or demonstrable experience.
  • Good standard of general education including English and Mathematics

Desirable

  • Experience of working with Mental health patients
  • Knowledge of EPJS system

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

  • Intermediate skills in Excel, PowerPoint, word & Office 365.
  • Minute taking
  • Ability to work using your own initiative and work unsupervised
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Secretarial qualification or demonstrable experience.
  • Good standard of general education including English and Mathematics

Desirable

  • Experience of working with Mental health patients
  • Knowledge of EPJS system

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

  • Intermediate skills in Excel, PowerPoint, word & Office 365.
  • Minute taking
  • Ability to work using your own initiative and work unsupervised

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

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lambeth Hospital

Reay House 108 Landor Road

London

SW9 9NU


Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lambeth Hospital

Reay House 108 Landor Road

London

SW9 9NU


Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Business Manager

Wole Oyeleye

Kolawole.Oyeleye@slam.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

02 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£34,186 to £37,389 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-NCL-7707351-MU-A

Job locations

Lambeth Hospital

Reay House 108 Landor Road

London

SW9 9NU


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