Are you seeking a new opportunity in mental health?
Do you have admin & customer/patient facing experience?
An opportunity has arisen for a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to join the North and West Oxfordshire Older Adults Community Mental Health Team which is responsible for providing specialist mental health care and treatment for adults over 65 years, with bases in Witney and Banbury.
We are looking for a Receptionist/Administrative assistant to join a busy and friendly team. You will be working mostly at Des Roches Square, Witney but you may also be required to work across the team’s other bases.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in a busy reception area. Previous NHS experience is not required.
Provide a polite and efficient reception service to visitors when required.
Assist the service/team in all administration duties relating to the day to day running of the team/service.
Provide a high standard of administrative and secretarial support to the team/service.
Order, check, maintain and distribute equipment and supplies for the team and other agencies as required.
Scan and upload documentation to the electronic patient record.
Type accurately and distribute correspondence, minutes and other documentation.
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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”
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
