Job Description

Are you an inspiring leader? Someone who thrives in a challenging environment? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced administrator to join the Forget me not unit as our Admin Team Leader.



You will provide a vital and dynamic Team Leader role and will manage and develop a responsive administration service having responsibility for the day-to-day management of the team including annual appraisals, annual leave, sickness management and adherence to the Trust HR policies and procedures.



The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about the challenges of a busy working and constantly changing environment, with the ability to remain calm under pressure and to achieve strict deadlines. You will be a highly motivated individual, with the ability to motivate and influence others, suggest and implement ideas to improve team performance and efficiency and will have excellent communication skills.



We are looking for someone who will provide leadership to 2 admin staff across the Forget me not Unit - dementia assessment unit, 3 10 bedded wards



You will need to be able to demonstrate strong administration and IT skills and be solution focused. You will also be assisting with site management, promoting the smooth running of the building and liaising with the estates team.

The main duties include:

Supervising day-to-day operations of the administrative department

Provide cover & support as and when necessary; have an understanding of each aspect of the office function

Hiring, training, and evaluating employees, taking corrective action when necessary.

Developing, reviewing, and improving administrative systems, policies, and procedures

Promoting data quality processes and a right first time approach

To motivate colleagues and champion service improvement for the division

Serve as the liaison between administrative personnel and senior management, communicating needs and concerns so they can be handled expeditiously

Ensure the teams are working to KPI's and achieving targets for supervision and mandatory learning.

Any other duties as advised by the line manager



Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has teaching status and is developing into one of the country's leading teaching mental health trusts. Working here offers continued training and development, plus all the benefits of living in Sussex.



Sussex is a beautiful county with good transport links, vibrant communities, rural areas and access to the Coast and the South Downs. There are lots of land and water sports, a thriving and diverse arts community, environmentally-orientated groups and great food.



We can offer a supportive and flexible working environment and access to training opportunities to assist you to realise your potential and achieve a greater degree of job satisfaction.

As a Trust employee you will enjoy the following:

Excellent starting salary

NHS Pension contributions

27 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays

Flexible Working patterns

Child care vouchers

Excellent training and development opportunities

NHS Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunity to join the Admin Network and contribute for the growth of the profession in SPFT



The forget me unit - Swandean, in specific, also offers free parking.

The main duties include:

Supervising day-to-day operations of the administrative department

Provide cover & support as and when necessary; have an understanding of each aspect of the office function

Hiring, training, and evaluating employees, taking corrective action when necessary.

Developing, reviewing, and improving administrative systems, policies, and procedures

Promoting data quality processes and a right first time approach

To motivate colleagues and champion service improvement for the division

Serve as the liaison between administrative personnel and senior management, communicating needs and concerns so they can be handled expeditiously

Ensure the teams are working to KPI's and achieving targets for supervision and mandatory learning.

Any other duties as advised by the line manager