Job summary Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced administration candidates for a part time (36hrs) Administration Officer position to work with the Newcastle East Community Treatment Team based at the Molineux NHS Centre, Heaton, Newcastle NE6 1SG. We have one post available:- 36 hours per week Monday to Friday This is a very busy service and successful post holders will be part of a team of admin which supports the multi-disciplinary clinical team. The post holders must facilitate excellent customer service and be confident in dealing with service users face to face as well as on the telephone and carry out duties as assigned to them by the Administration Team Lead/Administration Manager/Team Manager to ensure a comprehensive, high quality administrative service to the team is provided at all times. Main duties of the job Candidates must be able to demonstrate proven experience within the last 12 months in the following skills that are required for this post: Experience in a customer/patient focused environment Experience working in a secretarial/administration post Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Fast, accurate typing/keyboard skills Minute taking experience Diary Management A good understanding of inputting data into a database system A good working knowledge of Microsoft word/excel/office packages Good verbal and written communication skills Ability to be self-directed, motivated and be able to contribute positively within a team Well organised and structured The post holder will be expected to demonstrate flexibility in the role in order to meet the needs of the service The post holder must be able to demonstrate the ability to deal with possible exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances and will be expected to participate on all relevant training courses appropriate to the role You should currently hold the required level of qualifications, as outlined in the Essential Criteria of the Personal Specification otherwise you will not be shortlisted About us We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career. Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 263-CCG24-104-HN-F Job locations Molineux NHS Centre Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1SG Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date :28th February 2025 Closing date : 6th March 2025 We welcome your application. Please note this vacancy may close before the closing date above, should an appropriate number of applications be received. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date :28th February 2025 Closing date : 6th March 2025 We welcome your application. Please note this vacancy may close before the closing date above, should an appropriate number of applications be received. Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential NVQ Level 3 or QCF Level 3 in Business Administration (or equivalent) Audio Typing qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience General level of education to O-Level/ GCSE or equivalent Desirable NVQ Level 3 Level 3 in Customer Care (or equivalent) Knowledge and Experience Essential Knowledge of NHS Policies and Procedures Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including e-mail communication Ability to maintain and update Patient Information Systems e.g. RiO Good working knowledge of office procedures Previous secretarial/clerical experience Ability to uphold confidentiality at all times Able to prioritise and plan own workload Desirable Experience in processing CPA, Mental Health Act and Safeguarding documentation Experience using stock ordering systems and petty cash systems Experience of working with medical records filing systems Skills and Competencies Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written Minute-taking skills Good organisational and planning skills Desirable Shorthand skills Role/Team specific requirements Essential Flexible attitude to cope with fluctuating workloads and the occasional requirement to cover other areas in cases of staff absence Personal Characteristics Essential Discrete in handling confidential and sensitive information Additional Requirements Essential Must be able to meet the mobility requirements of the post, in providing cover for other teams as and when agreed Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential NVQ Level 3 or QCF Level 3 in Business Administration (or equivalent) Audio Typing qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience General level of education to O-Level/ GCSE or equivalent Desirable NVQ Level 3 Level 3 in Customer Care (or equivalent) Knowledge and Experience Essential Knowledge of NHS Policies and Procedures Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including e-mail communication Ability to maintain and update Patient Information Systems e.g. RiO Good working knowledge of office procedures Previous secretarial/clerical experience Ability to uphold confidentiality at all times Able to prioritise and plan own workload Desirable Experience in processing CPA, Mental Health Act and Safeguarding documentation Experience using stock ordering systems and petty cash systems Experience of working with medical records filing systems Skills and Competencies Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written Minute-taking skills Good organisational and planning skills Desirable Shorthand skills Role/Team specific requirements Essential Flexible attitude to cope with fluctuating workloads and the occasional requirement to cover other areas in cases of staff absence Personal Characteristics Essential Discrete in handling confidential and sensitive information Additional Requirements Essential Must be able to meet the mobility requirements of the post, in providing cover for other teams as and when agreed 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Address Molineux NHS Centre Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1SG Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)