Administration Assistant
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Salford, M6 6GU
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
15 September 2026
11 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Achieve Teams, Addiction Services for an Administrator. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced a...
The Team Administrator will be responsible for providing a comprehensive and confidential administrative support to Salford Achieve, The Orchard within the Addictions Service.
The post holder will provide an administrative function to the unit as outlined below:
To act as an initial point of contact dealing with telephone enquiries from external agencies, service users or their relatives and other members of staff in a professional and sensitive manner, communicating messages where necessary without delay to the appropriate individual.
To take responsibility for arranging appointments, recording essential information in a timely manner.
To input and maintain the Trust electronic record systems in an accurate and timely manner, adhering to Trust and network deadlines.
Take responsibility for ensuring PARIS records are kept up to date.
Ensure all service user information is available to clinical staff as required.
To be responsible for liaising with prison and probation services to ensure prescribing plans and other documents are uploaded for service user prescriptions when required.
Responsibility for inputting NDTMS data for the service.
To order goods as requested by the multi-disciplinary team in line with the Trust Standing Financial Instructions and to manage a small amount of petty cash.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122locations.
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
- Reception and administration experience. Experience of working within the NHS or related healthcare. 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 and Abilities
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work as member of a team. Ability to operate and maintain electronic systems and Excel trackers. Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting. Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately 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 Requirements
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.
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
2 September 2026
Last checked
2 September 2026
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