Business Administrator

Islet Systems; Dawlish; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking an experienced administrator in Dawlish. The role involves providing comprehensive admin support for various services, managing databases, and ensuring data accuracy. Ideal candidates will have strong word processing skills, substantial admin experience, and the ability to work independently. This position offers a full-time fixed term contract with a salary between £27,485 and £30,162. Part-time options are considered.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration with an understanding of administrative procedures.
• Ability to manage own workload without direct supervision.
• Experience working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support across services.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of IT and administrative standards.
• Collate data and meet deadlines.

Skills

Word processing skills

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Education

RSA 3 Word Processing or equivalent standard

Secretarial qualification or substantial experience

Job description

Job Summary

To provide a comprehensive administration support to a team across the full range of commissioned services Secure Care, CAMHS Tier 4, Perinatal and Adult Eating Disorders. There will be an expectation for the post holder to be highly motivated, flexible and enthusiastic with excellent organisational and secretarial skills. Tasks will include meeting organisation; comprehensive minute taking; responsibility for keeping key regional and national databases updated; use of and updating regional bed management systems and checking that the day to day data is correct and up-to-date.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have word processing skills and computer literacy and will be required to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of Information Technology. The post holder will need to meet deadlines, collate data and maintain standards relating to administrative processes. The post holder may be expected to line manage others. The post holder will be expected to work without direct supervision and manage their own workload.

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.

Our values

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.

Details

• Date posted: 12 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 4
• Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 8 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: C9369-25-0968
• Job locations: Plym Building, Langdon Hospital, Dawlish, EX7 0NR

Job Description

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Qualifications

• RSA 3 Word Processing (or equivalent standard)
• Shorthand or speedwriting
• Secretarial qualification or substantial experience

Experience

• Administration experience
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience of general office routine and filing systems
• Knowledge of the full range of Admin and secretarial procedures

Person Specification

• Administration experience
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience of general office routine and filing systems
• Knowledge of the full range of Admin and secretarial 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.

Employer details

Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Plym Building, Langdon Hospital, Dawlish, EX7 0NR
Website: https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/