Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Admin Support

The closing date is 29 June 2025

Job summary

The post holder's main duties will be to provide administrative support to the Directorate of Estates and Facilities management team covering a wide range of services.

The post holder will be expected to work as part of the wider Administration Team including helpdesk and reception, providing an integrated and flexible service. As such they will berequired to undertake duties within other areas of the Administration Department when theneeds of the service demand it.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide confidential and efficient word processing service
  • Type letters, reports and memo's from written transcription
  • Open, sort and distribute post following local process
  • Maintain the diaries and arrange meetings for the Estates and Facilities Management Team, as required
  • Arrange meetings, book venues, order refreshments, receive visitors as required
  • Efficiently provide agendas, minutes and supporting papers within required time limits formeetings
  • Attend meetings to take minutes / updating action plans on a frequent basis and takefollow up action as required
  • Assist with Room Bookings enquiries using internal system
  • Prioritise own workload and meet deadlines in order to meet the requirements of thepost

About us

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;

  • Supporting your career development and progression
  • Excellent NHS Pension scheme
  • Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • Options for flexible working
  • Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days)
  • Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
  • If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
  • Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
  • Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
  • Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
  • Free car parking at all trust sites
  • Free flu vaccinations every year
  • Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Details

Date posted

13 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-BK-25-7059540

Job locations

St Georges Hospital

Corporation Street

Stafford

ST16 3SR


Job description

Job responsibilities

To learn more about this varied and interesting role please see the full job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To learn more about this varied and interesting role please see the full job description and person specification.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

  • Possess relevant qualification i.e. NVQ Level 3, City and Guilds Certificate or RSAIII in discipline or be able to demonstrate proven practical knowledge through experience
  • Experience of working in a similar role or discipline
  • Possess a recognised typing qualification i.e. RSA III or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Experience of liaising with customers and clients by telephone

Desirable

  • Experience of using in-house information systems
  • Experience of working in the NHS

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Essential

  • Ability to work on a diverse range of duties and tasks in a busy and challenging office environment
  • Computer literate and proficient in the use of computer packages
  • Knowledge of office procedures
  • Maintain accurate, accessible records both hard copies and computer based

Desirable

  • Ability to present concise and relevant information
  • Ability to take fast and accurate notes and dictation
  • Touch typing skills
Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

  • Possess relevant qualification i.e. NVQ Level 3, City and Guilds Certificate or RSAIII in discipline or be able to demonstrate proven practical knowledge through experience
  • Experience of working in a similar role or discipline
  • Possess a recognised typing qualification i.e. RSA III or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Experience of liaising with customers and clients by telephone

Desirable

  • Experience of using in-house information systems
  • Experience of working in the NHS

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Essential

  • Ability to work on a diverse range of duties and tasks in a busy and challenging office environment
  • Computer literate and proficient in the use of computer packages
  • Knowledge of office procedures
  • Maintain accurate, accessible records both hard copies and computer based

Desirable

  • Ability to present concise and relevant information
  • Ability to take fast and accurate notes and dictation
  • Touch typing skills

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges Hospital

Corporation Street

Stafford

ST16 3SR


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges Hospital

Corporation Street

Stafford

ST16 3SR


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Support Services Manager

Claire Green

claire.green@mpft.nhs.uk

03007907000

Details

Date posted

13 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-BK-25-7059540

Job locations

St Georges Hospital

Corporation Street

Stafford

ST16 3SR


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