Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced part-time (15 hours per week, 0.4 WTE) administrator with excellent IT, communication, organisational and management skills to provide administrative support to the Community Services Managers.
To provide a comprehensive administration support to a team. There will be an expectation for the post holder to be highly motivated, flexible and enthusiastic with excellent organisational and secretarial skills.
The post holder will have word processing skills and computer literacy and will be required to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of Information Technology. The post holder will need to meet deadlines, collate data and maintain standards relating to administrative processes.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will support Community Service Managers and Senior Clinical Managers Managers by ensuring high quality administrative support that will enable the provision of the best possible care to service-users.
The Business Administrator role is dynamic, challenging and highly rewarding. You will therefore be highly motivated, flexible and multi-skilled with experience of working in a team providing administrative support in an office environment. The role involves communication, so we expect that you have excellent verbal and written skills.
This role requires a high standard of skills using Microsoft Office packages and experience of using bespoke IT systems along with excellent organisational skills, the ability to work independently and attention to detail.
You will often work under pressure and without direct supervision, so we are looking for someone confident and capable.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Date posted
25 April 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£25,157 to £27,596 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Job share
Reference number
C9369-24-0343
Job locations
Devon Partnership Nhs Trust
St. Johns Road
Exmouth
Devon
EX8 4DD
Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Devon Partnership Nhs Trust
St. Johns Road
Exmouth
Devon
EX8 4DD
Employer's website
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