About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and dedicated individual to work at Lyndon CMHT.
The Community Mental Health Team works with some of our most vulnerable people who are experiencing mental health crises and/or have a diagnosis of a severe and enduring mental health condition.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual with strong communication, leadership, and administrative skills who is passionate about supporting the delivery of high-quality mental health services. The role offers the chance to work within a supportive multidisciplinary environment where your contribution will make a real difference to both service users and staff.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will play a key role in coordinating the administrative function of the service, providing day-to-day leadership and support to the administration team. Working closely with clinical and operational colleagues, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring efficient administrative processes, maintaining accurate records, supporting service performance requirements, and contributing to the smooth running of the team.
It is essential that applicants should be able to work on their own initiative, demonstrate effective organisational skills, the ability to prioritise workload and process enquiries in a confidential and timely manner.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
This role is site based and remote working will not be available.
Whilst you will have a primary base, you could be expected to work in any base across the locality depending on service need.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications Essential
NVQ 3 Business and Administration or equivalent GCSE English Grade C or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Significant admin experience working in a health or equivalent environment Significant experience of using Microsoft Office Packages including: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and Publisher Experience of managing staff Experience of minute taking Experience of managing data and KPI's
Desirable
Experience of dealing with a range of disciplines and agencies
Skills Essential
Ability to work under pressure, as part of a team as well or alone and to be able to prioritise workload Excellent written and communication skills
Desirable
Reliable and self motivated Adaptability/flexibility and ability to cope with change
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 Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Lyndon Resource Centre
Winchcombe Road
Solihull
B92 8PW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)