Administration Assistant
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Wigan, WN3 4NW
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Wigan Admin Teams for a Team Administrator. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced administrator...
The Team Administrator will be responsible for providing a comprehensive and confidential administrative support to the Referral and Assessment Team.
The post holder will provide an administrative function to the managers, minute taking of meetings, typing of letters, filing, diary management and other general administrative duties.
See attached detailed job description and person specification:Staff benefits
Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Typing/WP RSAII or equivalent or demonstrable experience.
Desirable
- ECDL NVQ2 Business Administration GCSE English grade A-C or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an office environment.
Desirable
- Audio Typing experience Experience of working within the NHS or related healthcare experience Experience of dealing with members of the public.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of office procedures Familiar with Microsoft Office.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook Awareness of Recovery Model Awareness of children/vulnerable adults guidelines.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work as member of a team. Ability to operate and maintain filing systems both manual and electronic. Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting. Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings. Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy. Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate.
Other Requirments
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude to service users, carers and other staff. Good time management. Commitment to service development. Commitment to effective team work. Flexible approach to working. Willingness to undertake training appropriate to the post. Demonstrate a commitment to respecting and displaying the Trust Values at all times.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
20 August 2026
Last checked
24 August 2026
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