About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a self-motivated, organised and forward-thinking Band 3 Administrator to join our service on a part-time basis, providing administrative support to GP services. The postholder will play an important role in supporting people who use our service by delivering high-quality administrative assistance to the visiting GP team, as well as working collaboratively with the wider administration, business and clinical teams.
The role will include supporting day-to-day administrative processes, maintaining accurate records, responding to service needs and assisting with wider team priorities to ensure the smooth and effective running of the service. The postholder will be expected to work flexibly and proactively, supporting colleagues across the service during periods of increased demand and contributing to the delivery of an efficient, responsive and patient-focused administrative function
The successful candidate will be required to work Tuesdays and Thursdays to provide dedicated administrative support to the visiting GP service. The remaining two days will be agreed with the postholder, taking into consideration service requirements and operational need.
A vital part of this role is providing flexible emergency cover for our Reception team. This includes being available for early starts and late finishes, weekends and Bank Holidays during staff absences.
Main duties of the job
Our vision is simple: We are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. And everything we do is guided by our values caring, inclusive, curious and confident.
Join us - if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's doing well together.
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About us
We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway and are rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).Our teams support children, young people and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD.Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve.Our vision is simple: we are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. Everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive, curious and confident.Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's working well together.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification.
Person Specification
Essential Essential
Educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, relevant experience Previous administrative experience Occasional indirect exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office) Last minute emergency cover for Reception team including early starts (07:15), late finishes (20:15), weekends and Bank Holidays
Desirable Desirable
Knowledge of medium secure Knowledge of RiO
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 Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Address Trevor Gibbens Unit, Maidstone
Hermitage Lane
Maidstone
ME16 9PL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)