Administrator inLiverpool inLiverpool PUBLISHED
TUE 10 DEC 2024
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust rDYcspZ6
Opportunity to support community clinical teams, making a positive impact on patient care.
Work in a dynamic environment with a variety of responsibilities, keeping the role engaging and interesting.
Gain experience in both physical health and mental health services, broadening professional expertise.
Flexible working requests are considered, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Be part of a large organisation that values quality care and supports staff development.
Develop excellent communication and organizational skills by interacting with diverse groups, including patients, families, and health professionals.
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an efficient administrator to support the Community Division clinical teams in Liverpool. The ideal candidate should possess strong organisational and communication skills, be computer literate, and capable of working independently. The role involves providing high-quality administrative support, including maintaining electronic records, handling calls and queries from patients and healthcare professionals, and performing general office duties such as confidential filing and ordering supplies. Flexibility is essential, as the post holder may need to travel across the Trust's locations to ensure equitable service delivery.
The position is part of a larger organisation that focuses on providing comprehensive physical and mental health services across the North West, North Wales, and the Midlands. Successful applicants will embody professionalism, empathy, and a commitment to delivering quality care, aligning with Mersey Care's mission to provide 'perfect care' and support their ongoing service transformation efforts.
The position is part of a larger organisation that focuses on providing comprehensive physical and mental health services across the North West, North Wales, and the Midlands. Successful applicants will embody professionalism, empathy, and a commitment to delivering quality care, aligning with Mersey Care's mission to provide 'perfect care' and support their ongoing service transformation efforts.
We have an exciting opportunity for an efficient administrator to support in our Community Division clinical teams.
The successful candidate will have good organisation and people skills, be computer literate and have the ability to work with limited supervision.
The post holder will provide a comprehensive and high-quality administrative support service.
This is a community clinical support role, there is an expectation for the successful candidate to be flexible and support across the Community Division.
The successful candidate will have the ability to support service users whilst being professional, empathetic and understanding.
We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.
At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lindsey Hughes Job title: Admin Team Leader Email address: Telephone number:
The successful candidate will have good organisation and people skills, be computer literate and have the ability to work with limited supervision.
The post holder will provide a comprehensive and high-quality administrative support service.
This is a community clinical support role, there is an expectation for the successful candidate to be flexible and support across the Community Division.
The successful candidate will have the ability to support service users whilst being professional, empathetic and understanding.
- To provide administrative and office support to our School Health Team.
- The role is varied, working within skill mix teams, where excellent communication and keyboard skills are essential. Duties include maintaining electronic records within the boundaries of the role, making and answering telephone calls and queries from patients/carers and health professionals in a clear, concise and professional manner, as well as IT and keyboard skills and general office duties, including confidential filing, ordering of goods, faxing and photocopying of sensitive information. The post holder may be required to work at other locations to ensure equitable service delivery; therefore you will need the ability to travel across the Trust for work purposes when required.
- Ensure the delivery of the quality strategy within the designated area incorporating establishment of systems and processes.
We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.
At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lindsey Hughes Job title: Admin Team Leader Email address: Telephone number:
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To work as an Administrator in the UK, you typically need a combination of technical skills, soft skills, and relevant experience. Here are some key skills that are often sought after in administrative roles:
Technical Skills:
1. Computer Literacy: Proficiency in using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
2. Data Entry and Management: Ability to accurately enter and manage data in databases and other systems.
3. Organisational Software: Familiarity with tools like project management software (e.g., Trello, Asana), email clients, and calendar management systems.
4. Basic Financial Skills: Understanding of budgeting, invoicing, and basic accounting processes may be advantageous.
5. Record Keeping: Ability to maintain and manage physical and digital filing systems.
Soft Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
2. Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy in documentation and tasks.
3. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines.
4. Problem-Solving: Capability to identify issues and provide practical solutions.
5. Teamwork: Willingness to work collaboratively with others in a team environment.
Interpersonal Skills:
1. Customer Service: Skills in dealing with clients and providing excellent service when required.
2. Professionalism: Maintaining a professional demeanor within the workplace.
3. Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing situations and demands.
Additional Considerations:
- Experience: Previous administrative experience can be beneficial, although entry-level positions may not require extensive experience.
- Qualifications: While not always necessary, having relevant qualifications (such as an NVQ in Business Administration or similar) can be advantageous.
- References: Good references from previous employers can enhance your application.
Continuous Learning:
- Staying updated with new technologies and software commonly used in administration can also be beneficial for career advancement.
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