Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Children Speech and Language Therapy Service for a Team Administrator.The post holder will be responsible for providing effective and efficient clerical and administrative support to the team. The role will involve the coordination and implementation of office procedures and will require a high degree of organisational skills and excellent working knowledge of administrative systems.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and experienced administrator who is an excellent communicator, organised and able to work well under pressure. The post holder will be responsible for providing effective and efficient clerical and administrative support to the teams. The role will involve the coordination and implementation of office procedures and will require a high degree of organisational skills and excellent working knowledge of administrative systems. The post holder will often be the first point of contact and a focal point for the services requiring clear communication and liaison skills. They will be responsible for managing and prioritising their own workload and will be required to use their own initiative.
You should be competent in word processing RSA 3/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification, organised and possess a recognised educational standard in English and Maths and/or equivalent demonstrable skills i.e. good command and understanding of English language/literature and numerical skills. Experience of general office procedures is also desirable. Excellent keyboard and data inputting skills are needed as is the understanding of the importance in maintaining confidentiality.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade C/5 minimum standard or functional skills level 2 - in English Language and Maths or equivalent experience
- Recognised computing/typing qualification (RSA II/OCR II/ECDL) or equivalent skills
Desirable
- Diploma in business Administration
- IT qualification, eg ECDL
Experience
Essential
- Significant administrative and clerical experience
- Significant typing/data entry experience/skills
- Experience of maintaining and developing effective administrative systems
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office software applications, including Word, Excel, Access and Outlook
- Knowledge of the NHS and how it functions
- Good telephone manner and interpersonal skills; able to deal confidently with people at all levels
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Working within a community health services setting
- Experience of using Emis appointments and referrals system
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade C/5 minimum standard or functional skills level 2 - in English Language and Maths or equivalent experience
- Recognised computing/typing qualification (RSA II/OCR II/ECDL) or equivalent skills
Desirable
- Diploma in business Administration
- IT qualification, eg ECDL
Experience
Essential
- Significant administrative and clerical experience
- Significant typing/data entry experience/skills
- Experience of maintaining and developing effective administrative systems
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office software applications, including Word, Excel, Access and Outlook
- Knowledge of the NHS and how it functions
- Good telephone manner and interpersonal skills; able to deal confidently with people at all levels
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Working within a community health services setting
- Experience of using Emis appointments and referrals system
