About this role
Job summary
Are you someone looking for a career in one of the UK's most respected mental health and learning disability trusts?
Would you like to be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference to peoples lives to enjoy a better future?
We are looking for a Business Support Administrator to join the Teignbridge Older Peoples Mental Health based in Newton Abbot.
The role is dynamic and challenging. The successful candidate will be part of a friendly team providing full, general administrative support and assistance to Consultant and Doctor, clinical practitioners and support workers.
We will support you to learn the skills you need to thrive in the role. We will offer you the training and development support you need to begin a fulfilling career. In return, you will need to be motivated, flexible and eager to learn.
Devon Partnership NHS Trust is growing as we establish ourselves us as one of the leading providers of mental health services in the country.
Working as part of Devon Partnership NHS Trust, you will make a difference to peoples lives from the moment you start.
This role is 22.5 hours per week, working Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 6 August 2026.
Main duties of the job About you
You will have experience of working in a team, providing administrative support in an office environment. The role involves communication, so we expect that you have excellent verbal and written skills. These will be tested as you produce reports, maintain filing systems and records and take accurate meeting minutes. We expect you to have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
Interacting with patients and the public you will be confident in giving non-clinical information and advice that improves their experience. Dealing with sensitive information daily, you will understand the importance of data security.
You will often work under pressure and without direct supervision, so we are looking for someone confident and capable. You will prioritise tasks, and manage your own workload, providing support for your colleagues where required.
You will become an important part of the team, working to ensure that every patient receives high quality care. You may be required to support the induction of new staff member, demonstrating activities to them and providing supervision to support administrators.
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 refer to the job description attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Good numeracy and literacy skills. Good interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal including the ability to deal professionally and tactfully with people at all levels. Intermediate IT skills in Microsoft Office Packages, ie Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Effective organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload in a demanding environment. Working knowledge of a range of administrative procedures including diary management, arranging appointments and supporting meetings. Experience of general office routine and filing systems Experience or understanding of creating electronic records, electronic filing systems. Experience of working as part of a team including understanding and respect of confidentiality in the workplace. Experience of dealing with people in distress in a calm, compassionate and confident manner. Ability to exercise initiative and work without direct supervision on a day to day basis.
Desirable
Ability to take accurate formal and informal minutes. Experience of dealing with confidential and complex information. Previous NHS experience of working in a Healthcare or Social Care administrative setting.
Qualifications Essential
Business Administration Level 3 / T Level qualification in Management and Administration, or equivalent 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 Estuary House
Collett Way
Brunel Ind. Estate
Newton Abbot
Devon
TQ12 4PH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)