Job Summary
Receptionist / Administrator
Do you have excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail?
Can you effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities whilst 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...
Bury South Community Mental Health Team is looking for an extremely professional, conscientious, calm and confident individual to be a part of the Reception / Administration Team.
Main duties of the job
Previous administration experience is essential; however, full training will be given.
You will need to be able to demonstrate the strength of your communication, prioritization, and administration skills at the same time as showcasing your knowledge of IT systems. You will be able to evidence a flexible response to service needs and the ability to think creatively. Experience of working to deadlines, on your own initiative, and maintaining strict confidentiality are also essential.
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 Community Mental Health Services. You will be encouraged to develop your skills and knowledge.
About Us
Here at NSFT, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly, and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us?
We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work, and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established nursing networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk?
The people here are warm and welcoming; you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns, and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops, and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top-ranking schooling, and affordable house prices too.
Date posted
04 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
10 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
246-WSU6889439
Job locations
G-Block
Hospital Road
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
IP33 3NR
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Essential Criteria
* Use of ICT applications/packages.
* Experience of working in a busy office.
* Diary management, minute taking, and extensive knowledge of all Microsoft packages.
Dealing efficiently and politely with both internal and external customers in a confidential and confident manner. Professional exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills with a dedication to confidentiality are essential.
Some Of The Benefits You Can Expect
* NHS pension
* A comprehensive in-house & external training programmes
* Career progression
* Starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
* Staff physio service
* NHS discounts and many more
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* NVQ 2 Customer Services or equivalent qualification/experience
Desirable
* Knowledge of Trust electronic records system
Experience Essential
* Understanding and experience of working with a full range of secretarial procedures
* Working on own initiative with minimal supervision and working under pressure.
* Use of ICT applications/packages
Desirable
* Data entry or similar role
Knowledge Essential
* Working knowledge of Microsoft packages or equivalent
* Maintaining administrative/secretarial systems
Desirable
* Knowledge of NHS policy/procedures.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
G-Block
Hospital Road
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
IP33 3NR
Employer's website
https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx #J-18808-Ljbffr