Receptionist/Administrator - High Wycombe

Oxford Health NHS Trust

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Job summary

Are you an outgoing, organised and welcoming individual with experience in administration and reception role? Are you seeking an exciting role in a fast paced environment?

We are looking for a full-time experienced Admin/Receptionist to join the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team based in Saffron House.

You will act as a professional, effective, and efficient Receptionist and Administrator for the diverse group of services working within Saffron House. As the first point of contact for patients and visitors, you will play a crucial role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment.

This is a full-time position, however we would consider a job share for the right candidates.

Please note this vacancy may close early if sufficient numbers of applications are received.

Main duties of the job

  • To assist the service/team by undertaking all administration duties relating to the day to day running of a busy Older People's Community Mental Health Team.
  • To provide a polite and efficient reception service to visitors, staff and stake holders as required.
  • To perform general office duties, including responding to email and phone enquiries, answering the telephone, taking and recording messages accurately, and responding to queries appropriately, following Trust procedures and protocols.
  • Organise own workload and act independently within appropriate guidelines.
  • Order, check, maintain and distribute equipment and supplies for the team and other agencies as required.
  • Support in the booking of rooms via Resource Scheduler booking system.

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure you're your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

  • Excellent opportunities for career progression
  • Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
  • 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
  • NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Lease car scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Mental Health First Aiders
  • Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
  • Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

11 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share

Reference number

267-BM6959101

Job locations

Saffron House

Easton Street

High Wycombe, Bucks

HP11 1NH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for full details of of man duties and responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for full details of of man duties and responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Excel

Essential

  • Knowledge of Excel

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Excel

Reception experience

Essential

  • ability to handle conflict

Desirable

  • ability to handle conflict

Essential

Essential

  • Qualifications Grade
  • Years Experience
  • Knowledge Requirements
  • Personal Qualities
  • Car Owner

Desirable

  • Excel
  • Typing Qualification
  • Reception Experience
  • Administration experience
  • Car Owner
Person Specification

Excel

Essential

  • Knowledge of Excel

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Excel

Reception experience

Essential

  • ability to handle conflict

Desirable

  • ability to handle conflict

Essential

Essential

  • Qualifications Grade
  • Years Experience
  • Knowledge Requirements
  • Personal Qualities
  • Car Owner

Desirable

  • Excel
  • Typing Qualification
  • Reception Experience
  • Administration experience
  • Car Owner

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Saffron House

Easton Street

High Wycombe, Bucks

HP11 1NH


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Saffron House

Easton Street

High Wycombe, Bucks

HP11 1NH


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Administration & Performance Manager

Nicola Pandya

nicola.pandya@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

01865901309

Date posted

11 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share

Reference number

267-BM6959101

Job locations

Saffron House

Easton Street

High Wycombe, Bucks

HP11 1NH


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