Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Administrator

The closing date is 16 March 2026

Job summary

Some of the main responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to;

Greeting service users and professionals, answering calls via phone, monitoring an email account for work and processing messages appropriately, ordering, booking appointments and transport, updating clinical systems, covering receptions/other wards, and general administrative duties. To be able to use Microsoft packages is essential. full training will be given for our data base system

Main duties of the job

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.
  • The Administration Assistant / Receptionist 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.
  • £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
  • 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

  • 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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

364-A-9815

Job locations

The Gables

Bocking End

Braintree

CM9 7AE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main 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.
  • The service will require a team approach to ensure cover for absence across all services / locations.
  • 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 / Receptionist.
  • The Post Holder will be required to work on a rota system to cover core office hours, where appropriate.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main 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.
  • The service will require a team approach to ensure cover for absence across all services / locations.
  • 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 / Receptionist.
  • The Post Holder will be required to work on a rota system to cover core office hours, where appropriate.

Person Specification

IT skills

Essential

  • Good standard of general education
  • Microsoft office suite

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Trust ITT Systems and Software Packages, including Mobius/QFlow/SystmOne

General Administration skills

Essential

  • 3 years experience

communication

Essential

  • Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English Language
Person Specification

IT skills

Essential

  • Good standard of general education
  • Microsoft office suite

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Trust ITT Systems and Software Packages, including Mobius/QFlow/SystmOne

General Administration skills

Essential

  • 3 years experience

communication

Essential

  • Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English Language

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

The Gables

Bocking End

Braintree

CM9 7AE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Gables

Bocking End

Braintree

CM9 7AE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Administration Team Lead

Sandra Gilbert

sandra.gilbert3@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

02 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

364-A-9815

Job locations

The Gables

Bocking End

Braintree

CM9 7AE


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