Support Service Administrator
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Leeds, LS2 9LN
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 September 2026
7 days left
Job description
We are seeking a highly motivated, professional, and customer-focused Administrator to join our dedicated administrative team supporting outpatient cl...
The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organisational abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You will be confident engaging with a wide range of individuals, building positive working relationships, and providing a responsive and professional service at all times. You will have the following skill and experience, note taking experience, basic word processing skills. Previous experience in a similar administration post will be beneficial, proficient user of the Microsoft package.
The role will also require excellent and proven communication skills, organisational skills, basic word processing skills with some knowledge/experience of digital dictation systems. You will have the ability to work independently but able to accept direction from the Line Manager as required.
If you are passionate about delivering outstanding administrative support, committed to providing excellent customer service, and are looking to make a meaningful contribution within a supportive and rewarding healthcare environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.
As the first point of contact for visitors, patients, and staff, the receptionist plays a vital role in creating a welcoming and professional atmosphere. Key responsibilities include:
Greeting and directing visitors. Provide a welcoming, friendly, and professional first point of contact for all patients, visitors, and external partners. Greet individuals on arrival, respond to enquiries in a courteous and helpful manner, and ensure visitors are directed efficiently to the appropriate department, clinic, or member of staff. Contribute to creating a positive and supportive experience while maintaining a safe, organised, and professional reception environment.
Manage incoming telephone enquiries in a professional, courteous, and efficient manner, providing accurate information and signposting callers appropriately. Demonstrate excellent listening and communication skills, ensuring that messages are taken clearly, accurately, and relayed promptly to the relevant member of staff.
Supporting administrative tasks to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
Maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating empathy when dealing with sensitive situations
The role requires excellent communication skills, strong organisational ability, and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service in a healthcare setting. Therefore, the following experience is essential:
o Basic knowledge of office systems and processes
o Basic Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Microsoft Word, Outlook
o Knowledge of other MS Office software (Desirable).
o Understands the responsibilities of working with confidential information
o Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of communication systems e.g. e-mail, telephone, photocopying
o Basic knowledge of Mental Health Services (Desirable).
Good communication skills are all key skill for the role.
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN OFFICE BASED ROLE WITH NO OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK FROM HOME
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.
There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.
We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.
Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles(this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of the whole Microsoft office package and its uses.
- Experience of being a part of a team that work to deliver highest level of documentation that can be provided to patients and professionals within the scope of the service.
- Previous experience in an administrative post and working office environment.
Skills
Essential
- Word processing skills at RSA2 as standard or equivalent.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of administrative and office procedures, including document management, record keeping, and maintaining confidentiality.
- Knowledge of customer service principles and the importance of delivering a professional and responsive service to patients, visitors, and colleagues.
- Understanding of data protection, information governance, and confidentiality requirements, with the ability to handle sensitive information appropriately.
Values
Desirable
- Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue.
- Tell us about a time when you realised a colleague or someone you know needed a bit of support and you offered to help.
- Tell us about a time when you showed someone kindness or understanding.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
24 August 2026
Last checked
26 August 2026
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