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Job summary

Main area
Mental Health
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Happy to discuss flexible working)
Job ref
437-6406594
Employer
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Leigh Sports Village
Town
Leigh
Salary
£22,816 - £24,336 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust logo

Team Administrator

NHS AfC: Band 3

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Wigan Edit Team for a Team Administrator.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced administrator who enjoys working as part of a team and can demonstrate a commitment to delivering a high quality administration support in an efficient and timely manner.

The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, IT competency in Word, Excel and Outlook and a broad range of administrative experience.  You will be part of a team of administrators providing admin cover to our service users, clinicians and other health professionals. 

If you have a flexible approach and the ability to adapt to changing priorities, this will be an excellent opportunity to develop your skills.

 

 

Main duties of the job

The Team Administrator will be responsible for providing a comprehensive and confidential administrative support to the Wigan Edit Team.

The post holder will provide an administrative function to the managers, minute taking of meetings, typing of letters, filing, diary management and other general administrative duties.

Working for our organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Full details of role and responsibility can be found in the attached job description and person specification

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Typing/WP RSAIII or equivalent or demonstrable experience
Desirable criteria
  • GCSE Grade A-C English or equivalent ECDL NVQ3 Business Administration

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in an office environment. Arranging meetings and taking minutes
Desirable criteria
  • Audio Typing experience. Experience of working within the NHS or related healthcare experience. Experience of dealing with members of the public.

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Extensive knowledge of office procedures. Knowledge of Microsoft Office eg Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel.
Desirable criteria
  • Awareness of Recovery Model. Awareness of children/vulnerable adults guidelines.

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Good verbal and written communication skills. Good interpersonal and organisational skills. Ability to work as member of a team. Ability to develop, operate and maintain filing systems both manual and electronic. Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting. Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings. Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy. Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate. Ability to prioritise own workload and work to defined timescales. Ability to work on own initiative.

Other Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude to service users, carers and other staff. Good time management. Commitment to service development. Commitment to effective team work. Flexible approach to working. Willingness to undertake training appropriate to the post. Demonstrate a commitment to respecting and displaying the Trust Values at all times.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardWe are a Living Wage EmployerApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyHSJ Best places to workDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employer

Applicant requirements

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Michelle Bailey
Job title
Deputy Business Admin Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01942 631795
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