Administration Assistant

The successful candidate will be tasked with providing high quality, responsive and co-ordinated administrative support to the Inpatient Mental Health Team. Working cohesively with clinical teams to ensure that a high quality, resource-efficient and cost-effective service is provided to adult mental health services throughout Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

The post holder will work with existing systems and processes to provide an effective administrative service to the team. Accurately using and maintaining administrative systems within specified timescales.

You will need to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. and be able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and external agencies.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the Trusts values at all times in the workplace. Being responsible in the use and expenditure of the Trusts resources that you utilise. To maintain appropriate levels of stock and/or equipment in line with the needs of the service.

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Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

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Experience