Oxford Health NHS Trust

Team Administrator

The closing date is 12 August 2025

Job summary

Are you able to deliver professional, flexible and efficient administration support?

We are looking for an Administrator to join our friendly team withinNHS Oxfordshire Talking Therapies.

The service provides talking therapies for people across Oxfordshire experiencing anxiety and depression and has recently been awarded further funding to expand the service.

This is a pivotal role within the Service as our Administrators are the first point of contact for patients wishing to self-refer. This is a busy and rewarding role and you will be contributing to the overall patient experience of the service.

When applying for this job please refer to the personal specification within your supporting information.

This is a full time post 37.5 hours per week worked over a range of shifts of 08:00am-16:00pm, 09:0am-17:00pm and one late shift per week 12:00pm-20:00pm

Main duties of the job

You will act as the first point of contact for all patients wishing to refer themselves to the service via the telephone or online. You will take confidential and sensitive information while processing the information on the team's electronic database.

You will work closely with the Senior Administrators to ensure all referrals are processed efficiently, data entry is accurately gathered and recorded and the service has administrative support. You will also liaise with Health Care Professionals, external organisations and our local GP surgeries.

You will have:

o Strong IT skills, we will provide you training on our bespoke patient management system PCMIS

o Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, with a pleasant and polite manner

o An ability to work as part of a larger Team and use your own initiative on when to seek guidance and support.

o An ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

  • Ability to remain calm when working under pressure

o An ability to travel to other sites across Oxfordshire for work purposes, as required

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East 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"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

  • Excellent opportunities for career progression
  • Individual and Trust wide learning and development
  • 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
  • NHS Discount
  • Pension scheme
  • Lease car scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Mental Health First Aiders
  • Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
  • Staff networking and support groups

Details

Date posted

05 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-OA7341273

Job locations

Abell House

Horspath Driftway

Oxford

OX3 7JH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The right person for this role will be a caring and thoughtful person who can communicate well, particularly on the telephone. You will enjoyworking in a team who are the first point of contact with all our patients. The Team works together to ensure that tasks are prioritised andcompleted in a professional manner. It is essential that you have good IT and administration skills.

We will:

  • Provide you with bespoke and mandatory training and on-going support
  • Ensure you have regular supervision meetings with your Line Manager
  • Support you to progress in your role
  • Wellbeing Champion support within the Admin Team - organises events, training and get togethers for Admin staff

Job description

Job responsibilities

The right person for this role will be a caring and thoughtful person who can communicate well, particularly on the telephone. You will enjoyworking in a team who are the first point of contact with all our patients. The Team works together to ensure that tasks are prioritised andcompleted in a professional manner. It is essential that you have good IT and administration skills.

We will:

  • Provide you with bespoke and mandatory training and on-going support
  • Ensure you have regular supervision meetings with your Line Manager
  • Support you to progress in your role
  • Wellbeing Champion support within the Admin Team - organises events, training and get togethers for Admin staff

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to "type and talk" in order to take referral information and process referrals accurately and efficiently.
  • Experience of using Office computer programs including Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams.

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of using patient related electronic record systems, PCMIS & Rio.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience as an Administrator.

Desirable

  • NHS Experience

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Understanding of the need for confidentiality.
  • Dealing with clients in a caring and understanding way.

Desirable

  • Ability to work effectively under pressure/with distractions.
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to "type and talk" in order to take referral information and process referrals accurately and efficiently.
  • Experience of using Office computer programs including Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams.

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of using patient related electronic record systems, PCMIS & Rio.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience as an Administrator.

Desirable

  • NHS Experience

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Understanding of the need for confidentiality.
  • Dealing with clients in a caring and understanding way.

Desirable

  • Ability to work effectively under pressure/with distractions.

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

Abell House

Horspath Driftway

Oxford

OX3 7JH


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Abell House

Horspath Driftway

Oxford

OX3 7JH


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Team Manager

Amanda Hutchinson

amanda.hutchinson@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

07407826535

Details

Date posted

05 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-OA7341273

Job locations

Abell House

Horspath Driftway

Oxford

OX3 7JH


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