Job Description

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.



We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience

Please note, NSFT uses tools to screen any applications generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Job overview

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated

Clinical Support Team Administrator

for our Older Peoples Service. The candidate will support the Community Team, Memory and Treatment Service and the Intensive Support Team.



This is an exciting opportunity for an Administrator who has an interest in the wellbeing of our service users and who has the passion to provide strong administration support, essential for the successful and efficient operation of our teams.


Do you have excellent communications skills and a keen eye for detail? Can you effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities? Do you have experience of managing detailed complex information and maintaining a strong degree of confidentiality?

If you have said 'Yes' to each of the above, then we might just have the role for you.

Main duties of the job

Please note working days will be Monday, Thursday & Friday

You will need to be able to demonstrate the strength of your communication, prioritisation and administration skills with a dedication to confidentiality and service user experience.



Previous administration experience is essential. The role will include but is not limited to general administration, minuting meetings, diary management and entering patient data.



You will be working in a fast-paced environment using a range of clinical systems and Microsoft packages. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel and Outlook will be essential. Knowledge of the Trust system Lorenzo would be an advantage but is not essential as training will be provided.



Please see attached .

Working for our organisation

We can offer a welcoming, friendly and supportive environment that puts the needs and care of our service users first and provides a responsive administration service to the wider team. You will be encouraged to develop your skills and knowledge.



Benefits included with this role are:-


NHS pension a comprehensive in house & external training programmes career progression starting annual leave of 27 days per annum, increasing to 33 days per annum based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays), pro rata for part time staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.

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Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential criteria

NVQ 3 in Business Administration or equivalent of working towards NVQ 2 Customer Services or working towards Pitmans/RSA III typing/word processing or equivalent secretarial experience at intermediate level ##

Desirable criteria

Shorthand Knowledge of Trust electronic record system #

Skills

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Essential criteria

Excellent articulate communication skills Interpersonal skills including taking a proactive diplomatic approach and ensuring confidentiality at all times. Time management & Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise management diaries. ICT skills including Microsoft (especially spreadsheets and presentations, e.g. Excel, PowerPoint) or equivalent. Audio typing. Advanced keyboard skills & Literacy and numeracy #

Knowlesdge

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Essential criteria

Working knowledge of Microsoft packages or equivalent. Maintaining administrative / secretarial systems ##

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of medical terminology Knowledge of NHS policy / procedures #

Experience

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Essential criteria

Understanding and experience in a full range of secretarial procedures and systems gained through practice at intermediate level. Working under pressure Working on own initiative with minimal supervision. Ability to work with senior members of staff across a large organisation Supervision of staff. ##

Desirable criteria

Staff supervision / appraisal process

YOUR APPLICATION



We can provide all our job application materials in alternative formats so that these are accessible to everyone. Should you require any documents within this job pack in an alternative format, please do not hesitate to contact us at recruitment@nsft.nhs.uk.



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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.


As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post may be 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.

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