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Administrator - Occupational Therapy Team

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Hertsmere

Salary

£29,812 to £32,715

Contract

Not specified

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

10 September 2026

10 days left

In plain English

What this job actually involves

You'll be working as an administrator in an inpatient occupational therapy team, supporting with data entry, meeting organisation, and managing petty cash. You'll be part of a team of healthcare professionals and will work flexibly between 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday. This role suits someone who is highly motivated, organised, and has good communication skills.

What you'll need

  • You'll need to be highly motivated and organised to manage the workload of the team.
  • Good communication skills are essential to work effectively with the team and other healthcare professionals.
  • You'll need to be familiar with IT systems, including spreadsheets and databases.
  • Basic knowledge of medical terminology is required to understand the team's work.
  • You'll need to be able to work flexibly and be available to work between 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday.

How to boost your chances

  • Consider taking a course in medical terminology to improve your understanding of the team's work.
  • Practice using spreadsheets and databases to improve your IT skills.
  • Highlight your experience of working in a team and your ability to communicate effectively in your application.
  • Be prepared to explain how you would manage the workload of the team and prioritise tasks.
  • Research the Trust's values and be prepared to explain how you would embody them in your work.

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Job description

Administrator - Occupational Therapy TeamBand 4 Main areaAdministrator (Occupational Therapy Inpatient Team) GradeBand 4 ContractPermanent: Fixed term in certain circumstances HoursPart time - 15 hours per week (hours can be worked flexibly across the week between 8am - 5pm, based on site) Job ref367-A&UC-101530 SiteKingfisher Court, Kingsley Green TownRadlett Salary£29,812 - £32,715 Per annum, Pro rata (5% HCAS Included) Salary periodYearly Closing26/08/2026 23:59 Values Based Screener At Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust we are looking for people to join us who share our values and those of the NHS. Before your application can be considered please take part on our online values questionnaire, which you can find below. When you have finished you will be sent a 'completion code' by email, which will be valid for 6 months and required to submit your application form.

Job overview The role of Team Administrator is to support the HPFT Inpatient Occupational Therapy team with data and organising, resourcing and general administration. The team are looking for a 0.4 FTE (15 hours) administrator - this can be worked flexibly between Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. You will be based primarily at Kingfisher Court site, Radlett. Please be aware that this role is NOT eligible for Sponsorship If you already work for HPFT on a health and care visa, you will NOT be able to transfer your visa to this role as this role is NOT eligible for Sponsorship Main duties of the job The team has a vacancy for a highly motivated administrator to join a busy inpatient occupational therapy service. The role will be working alongside a team of occupational therapists, assistant OTs, arts therapists and physios. The role will support with data entry and management to ensure the smooth-running of the department, working with spreadsheets using HPFT inhouse IT systems, including PARIS, to record data and case management updates, along with meeting organisation and recording. There will also be responsibility for managing the petty cash for the department. Working for our organisation Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission. Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout: Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional. Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Responsibility for ensuring all correspondence is accurately and appropriately presented using current methodologies and medical terminology used by the team.

To be highly skilled and experienced in the full range of secretarial work practices, software programmes, and specialised functional terms.

To be highly proficient and expert in Paris electronic patient record system, advising and guiding others in team, supporting new users and instructing them as necessary.

To be highly proficient in supporting Head and Lead OTs with the e-roster system.

To use proficient internet skills to access, search and retrieve data relevant to team.

To use touch typing, audio skills as necessary in daily work

To use knowledge, and experience to meet the needs of the teams by completing non-routine tasks on a daily basis

To update skills as necessary and attend mandatory training

To work unsupervised, on a daily basis, prioritising own workload, using initiative as to what is routine and what is urgent.

To use agreed guidelines/procedures and developed knowledge/skills/qualifications when working autonomously and managing own work.

To participate in yearly appraisals with supervisor/line manager

Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteria educated to secondary leveladvanced IT skillsminimum two years' office experienceNVQ3/RSA3/European Computer Driving License - or equivalent ExperienceEssential criteria

Knowledge of Microsoft PackagesExperience of filing systemsExperience of recording and transcribing meetings Desirable criteria

Knowledge of medical and therapy terminology SkillsEssential criteria

Experience of being self-directedGood communication skills Please note, we do not charge fees for job applications, recruitment processes, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. Please see the Trust careers vacancy webpage and Trac as the only authorised routes for recruitment communications, applications and verification of job offers. Employer certification / accreditation badgesDocuments to download

Job Description & Person Specification (PDF, 592.3KB)Refer a Friend (PDF, 160.5KB)Staff Benefits (PDF, 888.5KB)Guidance on AI usage in job applications (PDF, 55.0KB) Apply online now Further details / informal visits contact NameEmily Boyce Job titleProfessional Lead Occupational Therapist Email address Telephone number If you have problems applying, contact

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Provenance

Source

Reed

First seen

13 August 2026

Last checked

31 August 2026

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About the employer

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Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

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