Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Band 4 Team Administrator - Tamarind Centre

The closing date is 30 November 2025

Job summary

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Team Administrator to join our Psychology/OT Teams based at the Tamarind Centre which is a medium secure unit in Yardley Green.

The Team Administrator role is a central role within the departments and provides administrative support to the Psychology and OT Leads and Teams.

Working as a team player, you will need to be highly motivated, flexible and enthusiastic with excellent organisational, communication and IT skills. You will need to be able to meet deadlines and be able to work under pressure. You must have the ability to manage your time effectively in order to meet the needs of the service.

Main duties of the job

A thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and experience of working in a busy office environment is essential. The post holder will also be required to take comprehensive minutes and transcribe notes from digital dictation.

The successful applicant with have an NVQ Level III in Business Admin or equivalent plus relevant experience of working in an administrative role.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Details

Date posted

13 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

436-7597988

Job locations

Tamarind Centre

Birmingham

B9 5PU


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level III in Business Admin or equivalent
  • GCSE English or above and ability to demonstrate excellent use of the English language/grammar

Knowledge and Experinece

Essential

  • Extensive knowledge and experience of Microsoft office, power-point, outlook and excel
  • Knowledge of the Data Protection Act and Information Governance
  • Ability to take minutes and provide support for meetings
  • Significant experience of providing secretarial support at senior management level

Desirable

  • Understanding of mental health issues
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level III in Business Admin or equivalent
  • GCSE English or above and ability to demonstrate excellent use of the English language/grammar

Knowledge and Experinece

Essential

  • Extensive knowledge and experience of Microsoft office, power-point, outlook and excel
  • Knowledge of the Data Protection Act and Information Governance
  • Ability to take minutes and provide support for meetings
  • Significant experience of providing secretarial support at senior management level

Desirable

  • Understanding of mental health issues

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

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tamarind Centre

Birmingham

B9 5PU


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tamarind Centre

Birmingham

B9 5PU


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Admin Manager for Psychology and OT - SCOH

Sarah Drumm

sarah.drumm@nhs.net

01213013110

Details

Date posted

13 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

436-7597988

Job locations

Tamarind Centre

Birmingham

B9 5PU


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