Band 3 Administrator - Bridewell Police Station - Bristol
Job summary
We are looking to recruit one full time or part time fixed term (12 months) administrator into the Specialised PD Probation Service at AWP. Specialised PD, otherwise known as OPD, is a large, community based, multidisciplinary team that has developed innovative approaches to working with high-risk offenders with Personality Disorders. These service users are seen by the National Probation Service in Avon, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire and OPD covers the caseload within these areas.
As a service we cover Probation Offices based in Bristol, Bath, North Somerset, Swindon, Chippenham, Salisbury, Gloucester, and Cheltenham. In addition, we cover 3 Male and 1 Female Approved Premises in Bristol, and 1 Male Approved Premises in Gloucester.
We support a hybrid working model where we encourage staff to work from home 40% of the working week, and in an office space for 60% of their working week. Each staff member has an allocated geographical area with a central office in that area. This post is based centrally across Gloucester, Bristol, and Wiltshire but the majority of the work can be done remotely or from one central office. There will be occasional travel to other areas covered by OPD, or for training, conferences, or external meetings.
Main duties of the job
To support the clinical delivery of community OPD by completing, supporting, and advising on administrative processes including the processing of service user contact forms, diary management, booking of consultations and clinical meetings, sending of letters to service users, updating spreadsheets and NHS and Probation Service specific patient record systems, minute taking, and attendance to a range of meetings.
The post will include working effectively within the admin team which has central cover of all geographical locations of OPD. All administration roles are supported through line management from the administration or operational lead(s).
About us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust):a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.
We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.
Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Date posted
10 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year (pro rata)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
342-SS013-0125
Job locations
Bridewell Police Station
1-2 Bridewell Street
Bristol
BS1 2AA
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description, Personal Specification, and Key Local Information attached.
If you have any questions reading this post or the service, please do contact us via the contact details provided below.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description, Personal Specification, and Key Local Information attached.
If you have any questions reading this post or the service, please do contact us via the contact details provided below.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- NVQ3/QCF in administration or equivalent education/experience
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team, under pressure and without direct supervision.
- Knowledge of routine administrative procedures and can prioritise own workload.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting or Prison.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
Other
Essential
- Empathy, respect and compassion for others
Desirable
- Ability to travel for work
Education
Essential
- NVQ3/QCF in administration or equivalent education/experience
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team, under pressure and without direct supervision.
- Knowledge of routine administrative procedures and can prioritise own workload.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting or Prison.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
Other
Essential
- Empathy, respect and compassion for others
Desirable
- Ability to travel for work
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
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Bridewell Police Station
1-2 Bridewell Street
Bristol
BS1 2AA
Employer's website
http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Bridewell Police Station
1-2 Bridewell Street
Bristol
BS1 2AA
Employer's website
http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Administrator
Hannah Jones
Date posted
10 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year (pro rata)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
342-SS013-0125
Job locations
Bridewell Police Station
1-2 Bridewell Street
Bristol
BS1 2AA
Supporting documents
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