Business Administrator

Are you looking for a new challenge and want to work in a healthcare organisation that really makes a difference? Do you have excellent organisational and time management skills? An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of Business Administrator to provide our busy Senior Managers across the Inpatient Service with their administration support. It is a busy but interesting role working within a professional and friendly team of administrators in Dawlish. The Secure Services Directorate is based at Langdon Hospital in Dawlish and provides a service that supports people who, as a consequence of their mental health needs, have had contact with the legal system and require a safe and secure environment that enables them to receive a wide range of treatments, therapies and care to assist in their recovery. This position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career in administration and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace., The successful candidate will be supporting the Senior Managers with multiple diaries, drafting reports, undertaking formal minutes and arranging meetings. Liaising with managers and wards and members of the multidisciplinary teams. The post holder will be the point of contact for the managers and will need to be able to work in an environment that changes and reacts to the needs of the services. This is a busy post but incredibly interesting within a structured, friendly and professional administration team., Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details regarding this role.

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.,

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal Able to deal confidentially and tactfully with people at all levels. Ability to take and convey clear messages Experience in dealing with people in distress in a calm and confident manner Ability to recognise when other communication aids may be needed. Willingness to embrace new ways of working/changes Understanding and respect of confidentiality in the workplace. Ability to work under pressure Able to plan, organise, prioritise, coordinate and work flexibly. Ability to exercise initiative operating within procedural guidelines. Ability to work without direct supervision on a day to day basis. Attention to detail/quality Able to deal with difficult situations Effective organisational skills. Prioritise own tasks, exercising a degree of independence, initiative and judgement without direct supervision Ability to plan ahead and anticipate Ability to prioritise workload in response to
changing demands Able to multi-task Advanced typing skills Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner Adaptable in continuous change and able to learn quickly To have a positive attitude towards Mental Health and Disability rights,
• RSA 3 Word Processing or equivalent level of experience in practice. NVQ4 in administration or equivalent level administrative knowledge and experience GCSE English or equivalent Evidence of continuing professional and personal development, ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) Shorthand or Speedwriting, 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 Ability to take accurate formal and informal minutes Demonstrate good numeracy and literacy skills, Previous experience of working in a Healthcare or Social Care administrative setting
  
  Our professional responsibility is to reduce the risk of infection to others as far as possible. Getting vaccinated against diseases that can be passed person-to-person in healthcare settings is part of this responsibility. The Trust will provide advice, guidance and support on vaccinations and access to vaccinations where requested., 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