Business Support Administrator

Devon Partnership Nhs Trust

Business Support Administrator

£24336

Devon Partnership Nhs Trust, Bideford, Devon

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 28 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 54dec8d5a7384f2496a6e5a305a25803

Full Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated and multi-skilled Business Support Administrator to join the North Devon Older Persons Mental Health (OPMH) Community team based in Abbotsvale, Bideford Hospital., The Business Support Administrator undertakes the administration of all tasks in supporting a team of clinical staff assessing and caring for patients within the community, these tasks will include answering telephones office and reception cover, typing of all correspondence, assessment letters, appointment and clinic letters, minuting of team meetings using Microsoft word, excel spreadsheets and updating our patient record system, SystmOne. Work is usually filtered via a shared email where all admin staff pick up tasks., Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

  • 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

  • Previous experience of working in a Healthcare or Social Care administrative setting, Ability to take accurate formal and informal minutes

  • Demonstrate good numeracy and literacy skills, 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, ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence).

  • Shorthand or Speedwriting

    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 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.