About this role
Job summary
Would you like to do a job that makes a difference every day, using your skills and experience, to support the Psychological Professions teams across Cornwall & Isles of Scilly?
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is passionate about promoting good mental health and wellbeing. Our Psychological Professions service is developing to provide a truly holistic, integrated, and person-centred approach. We work collaboratively within the Trust and with outside agencies to deliver high quality services that are safe, person-centred, and focused on therapy and recovery.
We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our Psychological Professions Team as Senior Administrator to support our Chief Psychological Professions Officer, Personal Assistant, and provide administration services across Cornwall & Isles of Scilly to our Psychological Professions colleagues.
This role is challenging and varied, and will provide an opportunity, for the right person, to become a key member of our Psychological Professions team. A high degree of flexibility is required to meet the day-to-day challenges of the service. Excellent communication skills are required, as is a good sense of humour.
If you believe you have the right attributes and skills to accept the challenges that this role brings, and are friendly and approachable, then we look forward to receiving your application.
Main duties of the job
The post holder must have good interpersonal communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with internal and external services and organisations.
The main duties include:
Assist with Trainee Clinical Psychologist coordination, working closely with PA to the Chief Psychological Profession Officer. Assist in organising events such as away days, conferences, and training. Ensure all administrative functions are delivered in line with agreed procedures, protocols and timescales. Provide support and guidance to team colleagues, contributing to a cohesive and well-functioning directorate. Undertake administrative duties as required, including minute-taking and ensuring processes run smoothly across the service. This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
Cornwall Foundation Trust Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Job description Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience Essential
NVQ 3 in Business Administration or equivalent qualification or experience Administrative experience of working in a complex office environment Previous team administrative experience
Desirable
Experience in using NHS software packages i.e., RiO
Skills and Aptitude Essential
Ability to work with spreadsheets and databases
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 Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bellingham House
Boundary Road
Bodmin
PL31 2QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)