Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Administrator

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Job summary

Looking for a new challenge? Do you wish to move to a beautiful part of the country? Do you share our CARE values (Compassionate services, Achieving high standards, Respecting individuals, Empowering people)? The join us as an Administrator. Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly recognise the importance of Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) for our community, and Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is investing substantially in our Talking Therapies service to improve care.

This is a really exciting time to join the team as we grow and develop to deliver a high-quality psychological therapy service which is forward thinking and innovative.

We are looking for an energetic and passionate individual to contribute to the delivery of a trailblazing Talking Therapies service across the County.

We are creating new hubs across Cornwall. Each hub will have a dedicated administrative support team to enable the efficient and effective function of the Talking Therapies service. This role will provide reception and clerical support to the team, maintaining an effective and efficient delivery of health services.

This post is in the Roche hub

For more information, please see the job description and person specification.

Interviews will take place during week commencing 14th August

Main duties of the job

To provide reception and clerical support to the team, maintaining an effective and efficient delivery of health services. To provide cover in the absence of other staff.

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 4,000 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 13 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 increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Details

Date posted

19 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

201-23-965

Job locations

Roche

Beacon Place, Station Approach

Victoria, Roche

PL26 8LG


Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

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 and Qualifications

Essential

  • Good basic education, including English GCSE or equivalent
  • RSA II Typing / NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Administration experience within a busy office environment
  • Previous reception experience
  • Proven use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience in the use of email and internet

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to work in a pressured work setting

Knowledge and abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work on own initiative and problem solve
  • Ability to adapt to new work settings quickly

Desirable

  • Knowledge and experience of using bespoke systems and electronic diary management
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Good basic education, including English GCSE or equivalent
  • RSA II Typing / NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Administration experience within a busy office environment
  • Previous reception experience
  • Proven use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience in the use of email and internet

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to work in a pressured work setting

Knowledge and abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work on own initiative and problem solve
  • Ability to adapt to new work settings quickly

Desirable

  • Knowledge and experience of using bespoke systems and electronic diary management

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

Roche

Beacon Place, Station Approach

Victoria, Roche

PL26 8LG


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Roche

Beacon Place, Station Approach

Victoria, Roche

PL26 8LG


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Locality Admin Manager

Cath Crofts

cathryn.crofts1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

19 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

201-23-965

Job locations

Roche

Beacon Place, Station Approach

Victoria, Roche

PL26 8LG


Supporting documents

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