Team Administrator

NHS; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local NHS trust in Lancashire is seeking a motivated Team Administrator to provide essential administrative support for Enhanced MDTs within the CMHT. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal and organisational skills, be adept at minute taking, and skilled in Microsoft Office applications. The role offers a salary between £24,937 and £26,598 per annum, pro rata, supporting work/life balance and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Must be motivated and capable of working autonomously.
• Experience managing diary and supporting meetings required.
• Commitment to continuous personal development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with partner organisations on complex issues.
• Produce briefings and presentations as needed.
• Support the delivery of daily activities and projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Computer literacy

Time management

Live minute taking

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Customer Care or Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Team Administrator to join their busy administration team. The successful candidate will be responsible for administrative processes to enable smooth and efficient functioning of the Enhanced MDTs and other MDTs within the CMHT and CIMHT.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and organisational skills, be computer literate, skilled in live minute taking, and able to use a variety of systems including Excel and Microsoft Office. They will also possess excellent time management skills and the ability to manage competing demands and priorities.

Main Duties of the Job

This is a varied role that would suit someone who is highly motivated and capable of working on their own initiative, with a medium level of supervision. Key responsibilities include:

• Communicating and corresponding with partner organisations and teams within the organisation on difficult, sensitive, complex, and sometimes contentious issues.
• Producing briefings and presentations as requested.
• Actively contributing to the CIMHT by supporting the delivery of day-to-day activities and projects.
• Assisting with the delivery of a range of business initiatives and projects aimed at delivering quality and excellence.
• Acting as a first point of contact for the manager/managers, presenting a welcoming, friendly, and helpful attitude at all times.

About Us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services, including secondary mental health care, specialist provision, and physical health and well-being services in the community.

The Trust encourages flexible working and believes that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Customer Care or Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrable commitment to continuous personal development.

Knowledge

• Awareness of issues in the Mental Health Network.
• Knowledge of a range of administrative procedures and practice.

Experience

• Previous experience as a Secretary/Administrator, including diary management.
• Previous experience of working in a fast-moving, confidential, sensitive, pressurised, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience of supporting and minuting meetings.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The salary for this role is £24,937 to £26,598 per annum, pro rata.