Job Description

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self motivated administrator for around 6 months ending on 31 December 2025. You will provide comprehensive administrative support to our community clinical team based at Torbay Hospital. The administrative team occupy bright newly refurbished offices alongside the clinical and reception staff within the hospital site.
The successful applicant will possess excellent communication and organisation skills. You will also have good time management as well as being a team player.
Main duties of the job
You will be working alongside other administrative staff as well as our clinical team. You will be the first telephone contact for clients and professionals and must have a good telephone manner. You should also have experience using Microsoft products such as MS Outlook, Word, Teams and Excel. You will be working from a shared email address picking up tasks such as letters, referrals, room bookings as well as updating our patient record system. You will also be required to minute take professional meetings face to face and via MS Teams. Full training will be provided.
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.
Details
Date posted
13 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,625 to 25,674 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9369-25-0437
Job locations
Torbay Hospital
Lowes Bridge
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 7AA
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ 3 in Administration or equivalent level of administration knowledge and experience. GCSE English or Equivalent RSA Stage 3 Word Processing Evidence of continuing professional and personal development

• ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) Shorthand or Speedwriting

• Accurate typing skills using MS Word.

• Knowledge of healthcare, particularly with an interest in the Mental Health and the Learning Disability Sector.

• NVQ 3 in Administration or equivalent level of administration knowledge and experience. GCSE English or Equivalent RSA Stage 3 Word Processing Evidence of continuing professional and personal development

• ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) Shorthand or Speedwriting

• Accurate typing skills using MS Word.

• Knowledge of healthcare, particularly with an interest in the Mental Health and the Learning Disability Sector.

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