Ward Administrator
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Exeter, EX2 5AFView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
20 October 2026
1 day leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Ward Administrator to join our Adult Mental Health Wards in Exeter, Wonford Site. We are looking to recruit a...
The post-holder's role will be to work in partnership with the Ward Manager and MDT as Ward Administrator in the team ensuring high quality administrative support that will enable the provision of the best possible care to service-users.
This role is interesting and varied, some of the main duties include:
- Provide support to Ward Manager and MDT
- Minute taking of MDTs and Business Meetings
- Rotas - escalate unfilled shifts and update staff working hours
- Ordering of ward supplies
- Uploading to patient and staff records
Please refer to the full
Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will
provide further information on this role.
We provide mental health & learning disability services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
Our values
We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, in person, on the telephone or electronically.
- Able to deal confidentially and tactfully with people at all levels. Experience in dealing with people in distress in a
- calm and confident manner.
- Ability to plan ahead and anticipate.
Qualifications
Essential: - NVQ Level 3 Business Administration.; - Evidence of continuing professional and personal development.
Experience
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload and adapt to change when required.
- Previous experience of working within an administrative or secretarial team.
- Experience of dealing with confidential and complex information.
Knowledge
Essential
- Intermediate IT skills in Microsoft Office Packages, ie Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Working knowledge of a range of administrative procedures including diary management and arranging appointments.
- Experience or understanding of creating electronic records, electronic filing systems.
- Ability to provide a high standard of secretarial support for meetings e.g. organising, booking venues and minute
- taking
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
6 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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