Band 3 Team Administrator - ADHD Team
Posted 3 days 3 hours ago by Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Main area ADHD Service Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday - 09:00 - 17:00) Job ref 544
Site Longbridge Community Health Centre Town Rubery Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 05/08/:59
Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job overviewAn exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic and motivated admin member to join the Community ADHD Team.
The ADHD Teamprovide assessment, specialist support, treatment and care planning for service users with mental health problems such as depression and psychotic mental illness.
Excellent communication, attention to detail and interpersonal skills are essential to this very busy role. Proven ability to work to tight deadlines, ability to use Microsoft office applications and a good telephone manner.
The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role.
Main duties of the job- The successful applicant will be a focal point for patients booking appointments and processing referrals.
- 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 meet deadlines and be able to work under pressure.
- You will be required to provide a comprehensive administrative and secretarial support service to the Team Manager and clinical staff within the team, accordingly.
- The post holder will be expected to have a caring, professional and empathic approach, whilst also maintaining boundaries and confidentiality.
- Liaising with multi-disciplinary team members, other health professionals and staff within the trust, GP's, Social workers, Service users, Carers and other appropriate agencies.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesFor further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification Training & Qualifications- GCSE Maths and English grade 4 or equivalent
- Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office systems
- NVQ 3 Business Administration
- Administrative experience preferably within a healthcare setting.
- Experience of working in a mental health service
- Aptitude for information technology
- Working experience of minute taking
- Able to work on own initiative.
- Ability to communicate at all levels in challenging situations.
Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.
Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.
All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust's induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed. Our selection process may involve more than one interview or assessment.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, please ensure that you check if this role meets the eligibility criteria for sponsorship. Non UK /Republic of Ireland candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK () . The minimum salary threshold for a Health and Social Care is £25,000 and for the Skilled Worker route is £38,700. If the starting salary for this role is below this, we will not be able to provide sponsorship.
Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.
Please note - if you are applying for a role within Police custody, due to Police Vetting requirements you must have been a UK resident for the last years.
Employer certification / accreditation badgesThe postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbersWe 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.