Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Admin Hub Lead

The closing date is 27 May 2025

Job summary

*******Previous applicants need not apply**********

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Full time Admin Hub Lead at The Crystal Centre, The Gables and Cherry Trees, with day to day responsibility for the management of the Administrators working in the Mid Administration Team. The successful applicant will be required to carry out regular supervision and appraisal as well as probation meetings as applicable and the day to day management and allocation of tasks within their area of responsibilities.

You would provide support primarily for the clinicians and general administrative duties and responsibilities. Some of the responsibilities and duties include; answering calls via phone and email and processing messages appropriately, taking meeting minutes, receiving referrals and following the processes to ensure they are screened effectively and efficiently, booking appointments and writing letters and general office duties and covering receptions as and when needed.

Main duties of the job

Accurately take minutes and transcribe when necessary as agreed with the Administration Team Leader and type general administrative correspondence using Microsoft Office Professional Suite

Answering and dealing with client / patient telephone enquiries in a confidential and helpful manner, and channeling enquiries, as appropriate to staff members (clinical and non-clinical).

Ensure the maintenance and operation of an Appointment System for all services providing appointments within the community, booking transport when necessary, using Trust and partnerships information systems

Preparation and processing of documents relating to Mental Health and Specialist Services including photocopying, and attending to postal collections / deliveries.

As a member of the administrative team, to work in support of colleagues within the Community services as well as the Administration Service, providing cover in their absence (across all sites) if required to do so.

Ensure that electronic and written records and systems for patients and staff are accurately and appropriately maintained.

You would provide support primarily for the clinicians as well as general administrative duties and responsibilities.

In delivering your duties you are expected to display behavior's that are aligned with the Trust values and as required in accordance with the NHS Constitution at all times.

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

  • Season Ticket Loans
  • NHS discounts for staff
  • Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
  • Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
  • The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
  • Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

Details

Date posted

20 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

364-A-8940-A

Job locations

Linden Centre/ Gables/ C&E/ Cherry Trees/ Crystal Centre/ Northgate

Pudding Woods Drive

Chelmsford

CM1 7LF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job / Department Overview

Mid Essex Administration team is a medium sized team providing service to Mid Essex area. We are highly motivated to provide a professional, efficient and effective service. Our administration team is responsible for the provision of an effective clinical and non-clinical administrative support within the service for the multi-disciplinary teams. You would provide support primarily for the clinicians and general administrative duties and responsibilities. Some of the responsibilities and duties include; answering calls via phone and email and processing messages appropriately, taking meeting minutes, receiving referrals and following the processes to ensure they are screened effectively and efficiently, booking appointments and writing letters and general office duties and covering receptions as and when needed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job / Department Overview

Mid Essex Administration team is a medium sized team providing service to Mid Essex area. We are highly motivated to provide a professional, efficient and effective service. Our administration team is responsible for the provision of an effective clinical and non-clinical administrative support within the service for the multi-disciplinary teams. You would provide support primarily for the clinicians and general administrative duties and responsibilities. Some of the responsibilities and duties include; answering calls via phone and email and processing messages appropriately, taking meeting minutes, receiving referrals and following the processes to ensure they are screened effectively and efficiently, booking appointments and writing letters and general office duties and covering receptions as and when needed.

Person Specification

Education and Knowledge

Essential

  • Minimum ECDL qualification or equivalent
  • Literate in IT/computer skills

Desirable

Desirable

  • Good Standard of General Education
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Office Package

Essential

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 Business Administration or equivalent experience
Person Specification

Education and Knowledge

Essential

  • Minimum ECDL qualification or equivalent
  • Literate in IT/computer skills

Desirable

Desirable

  • Good Standard of General Education
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Office Package

Essential

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 Business Administration 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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Linden Centre/ Gables/ C&E/ Cherry Trees/ Crystal Centre/ Northgate

Pudding Woods Drive

Chelmsford

CM1 7LF


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Linden Centre/ Gables/ C&E/ Cherry Trees/ Crystal Centre/ Northgate

Pudding Woods Drive

Chelmsford

CM1 7LF


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Admin Team Leader

Louise Ellingford

louise.ellingford@nhs.net

07583116365

Details

Date posted

20 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

364-A-8940-A

Job locations

Linden Centre/ Gables/ C&E/ Cherry Trees/ Crystal Centre/ Northgate

Pudding Woods Drive

Chelmsford

CM1 7LF


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