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Are you organised, personable, and passionate about making a difference? Join our Staying Well Service and play a vital role in supporting individuals to maintain their independence, health, and wellbeing within their communities. Come and be part of our friendly, supportive, dedicated team.
As an Administrative Assistant , you will be at the heart of our service, providing efficient and effective administrative support to a multidisciplinary team. You will be the first point of contact for service users, carers, and partner organisations, ensuring a welcoming, professional, and responsive experience.
Ideally you would hold a Business Admin qualification eg NVQ level 2 (or equivalent and/or experience), however this is not essential as full training is given. We support training and ambition with many of our Admin Assistants having been successful in achieving promotional posts within the wider Trust. The post holder will meet with the Business Support Officer regularly for 1-to-1 supervision sessions and annual appraisals.
To be successful in this role you will be required be organised, professional and adaptable with a sound level of written and spoken English.
This Admin Assistant role includes:
- Answering the phone taking messages for the service and dealing with enquiries.
- Using our clinical system RiO, inputting, creating letters and processing referrals.
- Completing a wide range of admin tasks from an electronic workflow inbox
- Scanning, uploading and copying.
. Good time management and prioritising work
. Welcoming and professional for when visitors attend the office.
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
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.
This vacancy is only open at this stage to internal employees of the following organisations within the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System:
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, inclusive of Black Country Procurement Group and North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service.
Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board
Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:
Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
Please see attached for the full job description and person specification.
We welcome interested applicants with any questions to contact Lorna Maddocks Business Support Officer on
[email protected] 01827 306204 or Charlotte Woodcock, Operational Lead
[email protected]