Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to join Surrey and Borders Delegated Commissioning team. We are seeking to recruit a motivated and experienced person for the position, Band 4 Commissioning Administrator. The Team is part of our Trust's Commissioning function and supports people who require inpatient and outpatient Complex Care and Treatment interventions outside of the Trust's services. This is a full-time, hybrid position for 37.5 hours per week. We are looking for an individual who can provide a high level of administrative support to the team, with the ability to manage and prioritise their own workload. The successful applicant will require good IT competency including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook applications, as well as excellent communication skills in different formats to a range of stakeholders. This is a great opportunity if you are hardworking with an eye for detail, can deal sensitively with people at all levels and have fantastic organisation skills. The hybrid nature of this role offers flexibility for remote working alongside working in a large modern office. Main duties of the job Your role will be to provide a full range of administrative support to the commissioning team, reporting directly to the Commissioning Manager. Please review the Job Description for the full overview of the role. Highlights of the duties for this role will involve: Management and manipulation of databases to support commissioning processes Management of incoming referrals including logging and saving these in accordance with processes. Minute and note taking Collating information into meeting agendas Collating information into reporting formats Management of invoices Communicating professionally with all members of the team, stakeholders, and internal colleagues. This includes communicating with other agencies and supporting team members in drafting letters distributed to professional stakeholders. Diary management and organising meetings Responsibility for a generic email mailbox - managing incoming tasks, prioritising tasks and delegating tasks, as appropriate. To be responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of client data in accordance with Trust policy About us Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well. We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress. Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby. Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received. We look forward to receiving your application Date posted 04 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £27,857 to £30,570 a year Pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 325-6956117-CYPS Job locations Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Headquarters Mole Business Park, 18, off Ronson Way, Randalls Rd Leatherhead KT22 7AD Job description Job responsibilities Suitable for someone who is keen to understand processes pertaining to Mental Health Complex Care and Treatment. The post holder will be able to accurately capture and document high level discussions, be confident with processing sensitive clinical information, and be proficient in drafting high level documents and reports. Qualifications required Relevant Administration/IT courses to BTEC or equivalent level, or; Educated to at least NVQ Level 4 or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in a health setting. Experience required Evidence of a minimum of at least four years administrative experience in a health and social care setting, ideally mental health Working with sensitive, complex clinical information and data Working knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel competently Working collaboratively with other agencies Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision, often working to tight and changing timescales Key Responsibilities: Complex Care Panel You will be responsible for receiving applications for Complex Care and Treatment for Surrey individuals from GPs and SABP Professionals via email. At times, you will be required to liaise directly with referrers to request further information, to ensure applications are complete and accurate for presentation at the Panel. You will accurately process and log the applications received and save these electronically as directed by the Placements Managers, in a methodical way that other members of the team can access. You will be responsible for accurately collating a monthly Panel Agenda, compiled of the applications received and processed for the month. You will minute the Complex Care Panel meeting and ensure the key points and actions are accurately and concisely summarised, as dictated by the Panels Chair. You will support the Chair of the Complex Care Panel by drafting high level response letters from the minutes of the meeting, which will subsequently be reviewed and approved by the Chair. Once approved, you will send the response letters electronically to the correct individuals in a timely and secure way. You will be expected to work independently in regard to the Complex Care Panels administrative process, but seek support when required. Should queries arise that you feel unable to respond to/resolve, you will liaise with your team colleagues and ensure the query is responded to in a timely way. When there are outstanding matters pertaining to the Complex Care Panel, you will ensure effective communication with team colleagues. You will ensure that all relevant procedures are adhered to. When required, you will appropriately access clinical information contained within the Trusts patient based information systems. You will support the Delegated Commissioning Team to achieve implementation of the Complex Care and Treatment Operational Guidance, by ensuring tasks are planned, managed and delivered effectively. Administrative Duties Invoices To be responsible for the timely processing of invoices received for peoples Complex Care and Treatment, via Shared Business Services (SBS). This will include the scrutiny of high cost invoices to ensure they are for the correct person, at the agreed amount and for the agreed duration. To ensure the processing of invoices is accurately captured on a local electronic database, providing good record keeping. Where required, to review clinical documentation that relates to the invoices being charged (under guidance from a Placements Manager). To be a central point of contact, either electronically or via the telephone where required, for Providers who have invoice queries/request updates. Data To maintain the Teams electronic database/spreadsheet as required, ensuring it is kept up to date. This will include capturing peoples admission and discharge dates and updating their demographic information, as required. Input or extract data, as required, into/from non-clinical data systems (such as local electronic database) and clinical data systems (such as SystmOne) to support the regular compiling of reports. To gather information and with guidance, input this into a reporting template on a monthly basis. Other To collate Individual Service Agreements (ISA) for people who have had funding agreed, by inserting key details and documents into a contractual template. To support the Team with the Provider Quality Review process, by reviewing Provider documents and inputting this into a template. This may require travel to hospital sites. Communication and Relationships Work effectively alongside the Placement Managers and Team Manager to support the efficient running of the teams processes. Actively participate in the smooth running of the team by working closely with colleagues, SABP/GP professionals, external providers of Complex Care and Treatment and any other appropriate individuals. This will be with a professional and sensitive approach, whilst maintaining professional boundaries. Use email applications such as Microsoft Outlook and NHS Mail in order to send, receive and distribute email correspondence appropriately and in accordance with the Trusts Acceptable Use of Information and IT Policy and Guidance. Maintain confidentiality protocols at all times. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of effective team working and have the ability to adapt and use initiative as the need arises. General Take/receive phone calls, capture and record messages accurately and share these with the Placements Managers promptly, to ensure that suitable action is taken. Be responsible for monitoring the Teams shared email account, passing pertinent information onto team members as appropriate. Receive and process sensitive, clinical information for people on the Teams caseload and store this appropriately on the designated electronic system. Using established processes, the post holder will support the Team to collate agendas for meetings and minute these accurately and concisely. Organise meetings on behalf of the Team as required. Provide a full range of office tasks including filing, photocopying, faxing and scanning. The daily use of Microsoft Office packages such as Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. To work with Placement Managers to ensure they are made aware of any unexpected issues that are notified to the Teams email account. All staff will have knowledge of and adhere to the Data Protection Act and will not disclose to any person or organisation, any confidential information that comes into their possession in the course of their employment. To demonstrate a commitment to abide by Trust Policies and procedures including compliance with all aspects of the organisations code of conduct and Health & Safety legislation. To fully participate in the Trusts performance review and personal development planning process on an annual basis. Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with line manager as part of the personal development planning process. To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales. To contribute to the review and development of the teams processes and documents. To undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager which are commensurate with the role. Job description Job responsibilities Suitable for someone who is keen to understand processes pertaining to Mental Health Complex Care and Treatment. The post holder will be able to accurately capture and document high level discussions, be confident with processing sensitive clinical information, and be proficient in drafting high level documents and reports. Qualifications required Relevant Administration/IT courses to BTEC or equivalent level, or; Educated to at least NVQ Level 4 or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in a health setting. Experience required Evidence of a minimum of at least four years administrative experience in a health and social care setting, ideally mental health Working with sensitive, complex clinical information and data Working knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel competently Working collaboratively with other agencies Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision, often working to tight and changing timescales Key Responsibilities: Complex Care Panel You will be responsible for receiving applications for Complex Care and Treatment for Surrey individuals from GPs and SABP Professionals via email. At times, you will be required to liaise directly with referrers to request further information, to ensure applications are complete and accurate for presentation at the Panel. You will accurately process and log the applications received and save these electronically as directed by the Placements Managers, in a methodical way that other members of the team can access. You will be responsible for accurately collating a monthly Panel Agenda, compiled of the applications received and processed for the month. You will minute the Complex Care Panel meeting and ensure the key points and actions are accurately and concisely summarised, as dictated by the Panels Chair. You will support the Chair of the Complex Care Panel by drafting high level response letters from the minutes of the meeting, which will subsequently be reviewed and approved by the Chair. Once approved, you will send the response letters electronically to the correct individuals in a timely and secure way. You will be expected to work independently in regard to the Complex Care Panels administrative process, but seek support when required. Should queries arise that you feel unable to respond to/resolve, you will liaise with your team colleagues and ensure the query is responded to in a timely way. When there are outstanding matters pertaining to the Complex Care Panel, you will ensure effective communication with team colleagues. You will ensure that all relevant procedures are adhered to. When required, you will appropriately access clinical information contained within the Trusts patient based information systems. You will support the Delegated Commissioning Team to achieve implementation of the Complex Care and Treatment Operational Guidance, by ensuring tasks are planned, managed and delivered effectively. Administrative Duties Invoices To be responsible for the timely processing of invoices received for peoples Complex Care and Treatment, via Shared Business Services (SBS). This will include the scrutiny of high cost invoices to ensure they are for the correct person, at the agreed amount and for the agreed duration. To ensure the processing of invoices is accurately captured on a local electronic database, providing good record keeping. Where required, to review clinical documentation that relates to the invoices being charged (under guidance from a Placements Manager). To be a central point of contact, either electronically or via the telephone where required, for Providers who have invoice queries/request updates. Data To maintain the Teams electronic database/spreadsheet as required, ensuring it is kept up to date. This will include capturing peoples admission and discharge dates and updating their demographic information, as required. Input or extract data, as required, into/from non-clinical data systems (such as local electronic database) and clinical data systems (such as SystmOne) to support the regular compiling of reports. To gather information and with guidance, input this into a reporting template on a monthly basis. Other To collate Individual Service Agreements (ISA) for people who have had funding agreed, by inserting key details and documents into a contractual template. To support the Team with the Provider Quality Review process, by reviewing Provider documents and inputting this into a template. This may require travel to hospital sites. Communication and Relationships Work effectively alongside the Placement Managers and Team Manager to support the efficient running of the teams processes. Actively participate in the smooth running of the team by working closely with colleagues, SABP/GP professionals, external providers of Complex Care and Treatment and any other appropriate individuals. This will be with a professional and sensitive approach, whilst maintaining professional boundaries. Use email applications such as Microsoft Outlook and NHS Mail in order to send, receive and distribute email correspondence appropriately and in accordance with the Trusts Acceptable Use of Information and IT Policy and Guidance. Maintain confidentiality protocols at all times. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of effective team working and have the ability to adapt and use initiative as the need arises. General Take/receive phone calls, capture and record messages accurately and share these with the Placements Managers promptly, to ensure that suitable action is taken. Be responsible for monitoring the Teams shared email account, passing pertinent information onto team members as appropriate. Receive and process sensitive, clinical information for people on the Teams caseload and store this appropriately on the designated electronic system. Using established processes, the post holder will support the Team to collate agendas for meetings and minute these accurately and concisely. Organise meetings on behalf of the Team as required. Provide a full range of office tasks including filing, photocopying, faxing and scanning. The daily use of Microsoft Office packages such as Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. To work with Placement Managers to ensure they are made aware of any unexpected issues that are notified to the Teams email account. All staff will have knowledge of and adhere to the Data Protection Act and will not disclose to any person or organisation, any confidential information that comes into their possession in the course of their employment. To demonstrate a commitment to abide by Trust Policies and procedures including compliance with all aspects of the organisations code of conduct and Health & Safety legislation. To fully participate in the Trusts performance review and personal development planning process on an annual basis. Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with line manager as part of the personal development planning process. To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales. To contribute to the review and development of the teams processes and documents. To undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager which are commensurate with the role. Person Specification Course Essential Relevant Administration/IT courses to BTEC or equivalent level, or; Educated to at least NVQ Level 4 or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in a health setting Experience Essential Evidence of a minimum of at least four years' administrative experience in a health and social care setting, ideally mental health Desirable Working collaboratively with other agencies Tools Essential Working knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel competently Desirable Working with sensitive, complex clinical information and data Person Specification Course Essential Relevant Administration/IT courses to BTEC or equivalent level, or; Educated to at least NVQ Level 4 or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in a health setting Experience Essential Evidence of a minimum of at least four years' administrative experience in a health and social care setting, ideally mental health Desirable Working collaboratively with other agencies Tools Essential Working knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel competently Desirable Working with sensitive, complex clinical information and data 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 Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Headquarters Mole Business Park, 18, off Ronson Way, Randalls Rd Leatherhead KT22 7AD Employer's website https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)