Administration Assistant/Receptionist
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Malvern, WR14 1JE
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join our busy admin Neighbourhood Mental Health Team. We are seeking an experienced Administrator/Receptionist ...
You will
be part of the busy admin team for the Malvern Neighbourhood Mental Health
Team.
You will
undertake a vital role in the running of the community mental health function
providing all aspects of admin support including telephone duties, inbox
management, appointment booking, reception cover and generic office duties. The role will include contact with patients,
carers, professionals (internal and external) and colleagues daily.
As well as
being part of the Malvern admin team, you will act as a member of the wider
admin function providing support and cover when required, liaising regularly
with the clinical team and actioning daily admin tasks. You are required to have a high level of
organisational skills and not only be able to be self-motivated but be a team
player.
The
ability to prioritise a busy workload and work flexibly to meet demand are
essential requirements of the role as well as a good customer service focus,
when dealing with internal and external enquires.
Administration duties specific to the role.
Providing support as required e.g. typing, data input, scanning,
telephone cover, generic inbox management, liaison with patients and
colleagues, appointment and diary management, maintaining accurate records,
reception cover and problem solving.
The role may require contact with distressed and anxious patients; you
will be provided with training and support to enable you to manage potentially
challenging situations.
For full
details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job
description and person specification attached.
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
-
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
-
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
-
Flexible and agile working opportunities
-
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
-
Wide range of supportive staff networks
-
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
Sharing
your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- General office skills, including filing, scanning, photocopying etc.
- Ability to be polite and firm when dealing with difficult, impatient or upset people
- Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in both written and verbal formats
- Ability to prioritise a busy workload effectively and able to work to strict deadlines
Experience
Essential
- Recent, relevant experience in an Administrative/Secretarial/ Reception/Customer Service Role
Desirable
- Previous, relevant NHS experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE Grade 4-9/A-C, NVQ 2, OCR/RSA 2, City & Guilds 2) in a Business Administration related subject OR Level 2 qualification in an alternative subject and will be expected to undertake the relevant level 2 qualification on appointment to post OR Considerable recent NHS administrative experience and will be expected to undertake the relevant level 2 qualification on appointment to post
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Professional manner
- Willingness to commit to continuing professional development and undertake relevant training as required
- Tact and discretion when dealing with confidential information
- I understand the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesnt guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.
Desirable
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft packages
- Knowledge of office procedures
- Understanding of the confidential nature of the post
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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