Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Administration Assistant

The closing date is 12 March 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as an Administration Officer within the ESTEP (Essex Support and Treatment for Early Psychosis) team based at Rochford Community Hospital, Rochford, Essex .

  • We are looking for an experienced candidate with an excellent level of administration, interpersonal and organisational skills. You will also need to be computer literate with experience of MS Word and Excel and will be given full training on SystmOne as well as other internal systems. SystmOne experience would be an advantage.
  • We are looking for someone with a positive and compassionate approach to supporting patient care. The role will include telephone calls from patients.
  • Successful candidates will be expected to work in the organisation, providing services in a professional, efficient, friendly and polite manner.
  • You must be able to build effective working relationships, be approachable and accessible with a flexible approach to work. This is an excellent career development opportunity for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual who wishes to pursue an administrative career in the NHS.

Main duties of the job

  • To work as a member of the Directorate's Administration Service ensuring that a high quality and efficient service is provided at all times, which may include giving support and providing cover in other areas as requested.
  • To operate as a centralised administration service providing a comprehensive administration service to support clinical services and functions within the Trust's localities.
  • To provide a competent, friendly and welcoming first point of contact for patients, staff and visitors either by telephone or face to face and to provide efficient data input and administrative support where required.
  • The Administration Assistant will ensure the timely and accurate recording of all activity across services using trust information systems.
  • The postholder will require a team approach to ensure cover for absence across all services / locations and the post holder will be required, on occasion, to relocate to provide this cover.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

  • Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
  • Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
  • If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
  • We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

  • 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
  • Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
  • Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits
  • Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

  • Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
  • Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
  • Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Details

Date posted

02 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

364-A-9813

Job locations

Rochford Hospital

Union Lane

Rochford, Essex

SS4 1RB


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To operate as a centralised department providing a comprehensive administration service and functions within the Trusts Localities.
  • The service will ensure the timely and accurate recording of all activity across services using Trust information systems.
  • Post holders, as appropriate, will be required to provide administration duties on behalf of these services.
  • Due to the nature of the role a strong emphasis is placed on safeguarding confidentiality and this forms a pre-requisite for every Administration Assistant.
  • You be required to handle incoming and outgoing telephone calls to the multi-disciplinary clinical staff and managers in a polite and efficient manner. Receive and deal with telephone enquiries, responding appropriately to callers including high risk, vulnerable clients and carers. Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
  • Record accurate messages and follow them up appropriately in accordance to department guidelines.
  • To deal face to face with patients and families seeking further help/information and to be aware of the needs of the clients and to deal in an appropriate manner with clients who can be hostile.
  • To exchange confidential and/or sensitive information between staff, patients, and carers in person or on the telephone. The unpredictability of patients means that persuasive, reassuring, empathic, skills are required at all times.
  • Liaise with other Trust Departments, such as Estates and Facilities or IT, regarding maintenance and domestic issues relating to the Unit.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To operate as a centralised department providing a comprehensive administration service and functions within the Trusts Localities.
  • The service will ensure the timely and accurate recording of all activity across services using Trust information systems.
  • Post holders, as appropriate, will be required to provide administration duties on behalf of these services.
  • Due to the nature of the role a strong emphasis is placed on safeguarding confidentiality and this forms a pre-requisite for every Administration Assistant.
  • You be required to handle incoming and outgoing telephone calls to the multi-disciplinary clinical staff and managers in a polite and efficient manner. Receive and deal with telephone enquiries, responding appropriately to callers including high risk, vulnerable clients and carers. Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
  • Record accurate messages and follow them up appropriately in accordance to department guidelines.
  • To deal face to face with patients and families seeking further help/information and to be aware of the needs of the clients and to deal in an appropriate manner with clients who can be hostile.
  • To exchange confidential and/or sensitive information between staff, patients, and carers in person or on the telephone. The unpredictability of patients means that persuasive, reassuring, empathic, skills are required at all times.
  • Liaise with other Trust Departments, such as Estates and Facilities or IT, regarding maintenance and domestic issues relating to the Unit.

Person Specification

Knowledge of IT systems

Essential

  • Years experience

Desirable

  • Proven knowledge

Communication

Essential

  • Years experience

Desirable

  • Proven experience

Experience in NHS setting

Essential

  • Experience in NHS setting

Desirable

  • Proven experience

Administration

Essential

  • Two years administration experience

Desirable

  • Proven experience in NHS setting
Person Specification

Knowledge of IT systems

Essential

  • Years experience

Desirable

  • Proven knowledge

Communication

Essential

  • Years experience

Desirable

  • Proven experience

Experience in NHS setting

Essential

  • Experience in NHS setting

Desirable

  • Proven experience

Administration

Essential

  • Two years administration experience

Desirable

  • Proven experience in NHS setting

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rochford Hospital

Union Lane

Rochford, Essex

SS4 1RB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rochford Hospital

Union Lane

Rochford, Essex

SS4 1RB


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Administration Hub Lead

Beverley Earl

beverley.earl@nhs.net

07581023955

Details

Date posted

02 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

364-A-9813

Job locations

Rochford Hospital

Union Lane

Rochford, Essex

SS4 1RB


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