Business Administrator
Job summary
We are looking for a Senior Business Administrator to join our dedicated admin team to work with the First Response Service.
This is a great opportunity to become part of an established team where you will work 5 days a week.
You will join our professional team working with administrators and clinical staff supporting in the delivery of healthcare services.
Main duties of the job
The First Response Senior Business Administrator will provide comprehensive administration support to the First Response Service. There will be an expectation for the post holder to be highly motivated, flexible and multiskilled with excellent organisational skills. The post holder will have high standard word processing skills and computer literacy. They will be required to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of Information Technology. The post holder will need to meet deadlines, collate data, and maintain standards relating to administrative processes. They will need to be able to work within a team effectively; share work streams where appropriate; and support the processes and systems for this service.The post holder will be expected to work without direct supervision and manage their own workload
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.
Date posted
24 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9369-25-0061-1
Job locations
Wonford House
Dryden Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5AF
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload and adapt to change when required
- Previous experience of working within an administrative or secretarial team
- Experience of dealing with confidential and complex information
- Demonstrate good numeracy and literacy skills
- Previous experience of working in a Healthcare or Social Care administrative setting
Desirable
- Ability to take accurate formal and informal minutes
Qualifications
Essential
- RSA 3 Word Processing or equivalent level of experience in practice.
- NVQ3 in administration or equivalent level administrative knowledge and experience
- GCSE English or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
Desirable
- ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence).
- Shorthand or Speedwriting
Experience
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload and adapt to change when required
- Previous experience of working within an administrative or secretarial team
- Experience of dealing with confidential and complex information
- Demonstrate good numeracy and literacy skills
- Previous experience of working in a Healthcare or Social Care administrative setting
Desirable
- Ability to take accurate formal and informal minutes
Qualifications
Essential
- RSA 3 Word Processing or equivalent level of experience in practice.
- NVQ3 in administration or equivalent level administrative knowledge and experience
- GCSE English or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
Desirable
- ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence).
- Shorthand or Speedwriting
Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Wonford House
Dryden Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5AF
Employer's website
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Wonford House
Dryden Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5AF
Employer's website
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Business Manager
Monny May
Date posted
24 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9369-25-0061-1
Job locations
Wonford House
Dryden Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5AF
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