Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Band 3 Administrator - Forward Thinking Birmingham

The closing date is 01 September 2025

Job summary

To provide a fully comprehensive administration service to the Forward Thinking Birmingham (Division of the Children and Young Peoples Division). The post will be working in a fast paced environment, which requires a calm but proactive approach with the ability to multi-task whilst being thorough. Telephone calls and enquiries form a large part of the role as does a high volume of standard administrative tasks. Attention to detail is paramount in this post as is the ability to prioritise workload.

Main duties of the job

  • Word processing of all forms of correspondence, reports and summaries that are required by the team.
  • Undertake diary management for FTB clinicians and/or managers, as required.
  • Organise clinics and associated appointments for clinics, using appropriate brought-forward systems to manage work.
  • Organise team/staff meetings, take, transcribe and distribute minutes accordingly as required.
  • Audio transcription of letters/ reports.
  • Inputting and updating patient information and activity on computerised information systems, creating patient notes where necessary and according to policy.
  • Deal with staff and patient requests that may be part of office function as and when required, and in accordance with Trust procedures.
  • Ensure good customer service by providing a professional and effective telephone service, taking accurate messages and providing information and signposting as requested and appropriate.
  • Provide cover as directed by Line Manager for other members of the team in their absence and assist with their workloads as necessary and undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required commensurate with the grade of the post.
  • Undertake training of new staff as directed by Line Manager and/or other managers.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Details

Date posted

26 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

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

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

436-7329220

Job locations

Finch Road FTB Hub

2 Finch Road, Lozells

Birmingham

B19 1HS


Job description

Job responsibilities

1

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)

Job description

Job responsibilities

1

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Computer Literacy
  • Good Telephone Manner
  • Working Knowledge of Medical Terminology
  • Excellent Communicator
  • Experience of Community / Inpatient setting

Desirable

  • Good general level of education - 5 GCSE's including Maths and English
  • Business / Administration NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
  • Audio Typing experience
  • Senior Administration experience
  • Working knowledge of medical terminology
  • Waiting List Experience
  • Diary Management experience
Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Computer Literacy
  • Good Telephone Manner
  • Working Knowledge of Medical Terminology
  • Excellent Communicator
  • Experience of Community / Inpatient setting

Desirable

  • Good general level of education - 5 GCSE's including Maths and English
  • Business / Administration NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
  • Audio Typing experience
  • Senior Administration experience
  • Working knowledge of medical terminology
  • Waiting List Experience
  • Diary Management experience

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

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Finch Road FTB Hub

2 Finch Road, Lozells

Birmingham

B19 1HS


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Finch Road FTB Hub

2 Finch Road, Lozells

Birmingham

B19 1HS


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Administration Team Leader

Cheryl Peace

cherylpeace@nhs.net

07909686648

Details

Date posted

26 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

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

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

436-7329220

Job locations

Finch Road FTB Hub

2 Finch Road, Lozells

Birmingham

B19 1HS


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