Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Band 3 Team Secretary/Administrator

The closing date is 14 December 2025

Job summary

To provide comprehensive secretarial/administration service to the ANPs and other professionals, along with formatting of clinical letters and arranging outpatient clinics.

Main duties of the job

  • Diary management for ANPs and other professionals to complete day to day tasks.
  • To make any necessary travel/study leave arrangements, to arrange service meetings, book venues, order hospitality, compile agenda along with taking and producing minutes efficiently.
  • To co-ordinate general Admin office functions, providing a comprehensive administration service to the multi-disciplinary team.
  • The post holder is responsible for ensuring they are proficient in the use of Microsoft office software, including Excel, Word and Powerpoint packages for corresponding, storing and producing documents and information as required.
  • To be responsible for smooth running of office functions including the management of outpatient clinics, stationery ordering, petty cash management, including the day to day supervision of admin staff ensure cover at all times.

To supervise junior staff including where appropriate, to maintain anoverview of the administration function and workflow within the team.To work independently, prioritise and organise own workload taking into consideration the competing demands of the service, and ensure that all administration is carried out within the set timeframe.

Dealing sensitively with any complaints, problems or issues arising highlighting and where necessary referring the situation to the Team Manager as appropriate.

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

03 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

436-7609212

Job locations

Longbridge Community Health Centre

7 Parkway, Rubery, Rednall

Birmingham

B45 9WA


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 in Business administration
  • GCSE English (Grade 4 or Equivalent)
  • GCSE Maths (Grade 4 or Equivalent)

Desirable

  • Short Hand / Speed Writing

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Working experience in a secretarial / administrative role
  • Working experience of MS Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, Teams, Powerpoint)

Desirable

  • Experience of working as an administrator within a Healthcare setting
  • Experience of Supervision of staff

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to prioritise and organise own workload effectively
  • Working experience of minute taking

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 in Business administration
  • GCSE English (Grade 4 or Equivalent)
  • GCSE Maths (Grade 4 or Equivalent)

Desirable

  • Short Hand / Speed Writing

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Working experience in a secretarial / administrative role
  • Working experience of MS Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, Teams, Powerpoint)

Desirable

  • Experience of working as an administrator within a Healthcare setting
  • Experience of Supervision of staff

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to prioritise and organise own workload effectively
  • Working experience of minute taking

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team

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

Longbridge Community Health Centre

7 Parkway, Rubery, Rednall

Birmingham

B45 9WA


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

Longbridge Community Health Centre

7 Parkway, Rubery, Rednall

Birmingham

B45 9WA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Admin Lead

Adam Wilson

adam.wilson23@nhs.net

01213014971

Details

Date posted

03 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

436-7609212

Job locations

Longbridge Community Health Centre

7 Parkway, Rubery, Rednall

Birmingham

B45 9WA


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