About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a Business Administrator (18.75 hours per week) to join us at The Learning Disability and Autism Outreach Service based Langdon Hospital in Dawlish.
The Learning Disability and/or Autism Outreach Team (LDA) is a community team that provide short term intervention for people who have a diagnosis of a learning disability and/or autism with a treatable comorbid mental health condition, who are at risk of an inpatient admission.
The LDA Outreach team work closely with The Brook to facilitate successful discharge from that unit.
In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Main duties of the job
As a Business Administrator with the LDA Outreach Team, you will be a core member of the team and be responsible for supporting the administrative functions within the service. This will include keeping up to date electronic records, being an initial point of contact for the team, coordinating and taking minutes of meetings and maintaining diaries.
You will be an experienced administrator with a good understanding of Microsoft Office packages. As well as a keen eye for detail, you will be an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing and adept at prioritising tasks and working on your own initiative. The ability to work well within a team environment is essential as is a can-do attitude. We are seeking an individual who shares our passion for providing compassionate care to the people we support.
There will be an expectation for the post holder to be highly motivated, flexible and multi-skilled with excellent organisational skills. The post holder will have high standard of abilities using Microsoft Office packages and experience of using bespoke IT systems.
The role will involve the coordination and implementation of office procedures and will require a high degree of organisational skills and excellent working knowledge of administrative systems.
The post holder will need to meet deadlines, collate data and maintain standards relating to administrative processes.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 11th June 2026.
About us
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the Business Administrator position.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Excellent organisational skills. Experience of managing administration staff Ability to prioritise workload and adapt to change when required Experience of working as part of a team Previous experience of working within an administrative or secretarial team Experience of dealing with confidential and complex information Ability to take accurate formal and informal minutes Previous NHS experience of working in a Healthcare or Social Care administrative setting
Desirable
Demonstrate good numeracy and literacy skills Experience of general office routine and filing systems
Knowledge Essential
Intermediate IT skills in Microsoft Office Packages, ie Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Working knowledge of a range of administrative procedures including diary management and arranging appointments Experience or understanding of creating electronic records, electronic filing systems Electronic data base management. Ability to manage diverse workload whilst dealing with frequent interruptions Ability to meet deadlines and to work under pressure Exceptional organisational skills and ability to prioritise Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Ability to provide a high standard of secretarial support for meetings e.g. organising, booking venues and minute taking Knowledge of our business and how it supports patient care
Qualifications Essential
Level 4 Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent qualification or experience. GCSE English or equivalent. Evidence of continuing professional and personal development.
Desirable
ICDL (International Computer Driving License), or equivalent experience.
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 Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address The Brook
Langdon Hospital
Dawlish
Devon
EX7 0NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)