Administration Assistant inWigan inWigan PUBLISHED TUE 19 NOV 2024

Band 2 PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

BLUE LIGHT CARD MENTAL HEALTH NHS PENSION

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT rKwetCnc

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Team Administrator for the Wigan Admin Teams to provide high-quality administrative support to the Specialist Community Mental Health Team. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and a diverse background in administrative roles. Responsibilities include managing diaries, minute-taking, letter typing, filing, and other general administrative tasks while assisting service users, clinicians, and health professionals.

The role offers opportunities for skill development in a dynamic environment, with flexible working arrangements to accommodate changing priorities. Benefits include competitive pay enhancements, 27 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), an excellent pension scheme, access to a cycle-to-work program, wellbeing initiatives, and various discounts.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Wigan Admin Teams for a Team Administrator.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced administrator who enjoys working as part of a team and can demonstrate a commitment to delivering a high quality administration support in an efficient and timely manner.

The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, IT competency in Word, Excel and Outlook and a broad range of administrative experience. You will be part of a team of administrators providingadmin cover to our service users, clinicians and other health professionals.

If you have a flexible approach and the ability to adapt to changing priorities, this will be an excellent opportunity to develop your skills.

The Team Administrator will be responsible for providing a comprehensive and confidential administrative support to the Wigan Specialist Community Mental Health Team.

The post holder will provide an administrative function to the managers, minute taking of meetings, typing of letters, filing, diary management and other general administrative duties.

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Staff benefits

Pay Enhancements:

Band

Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am

All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)

1

Time plus 47%

Time plus 94%

2

Time plus 41%

Time plus 83%

3

Time plus 35%

Time plus 69%

4 9

Time plus 30%

Time plus 60%

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card Discounts

fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

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More about the NHS

The National Health Service (NHS) is a cornerstone of healthcare in the United Kingdom, established in 1948 with the simple yet profound principle of providing healthcare to all citizens, free at the point of use. This revolutionary system aimed to ensure that access to medical services would not depend on an individual’s financial situation, a concept that has since become fundamental to British societal values. Learn more...

More about MENTAL HEALTH

Mental health has emerged as a critical issue in the United Kingdom, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis highlighted the fragility of mental well-being across different demographics, from children and adolescents to adults and the elderly. It has sparked a wider conversation about the importance of mental health care, accessibility, and the stigmas often associated with mental illnesses. Learn more...

Useful skills for an Administration Assistant: Click to view

To work as an Administration Assistant in the UK, you'll need a mix of technical, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Here are some essential skills and qualifications:

Essential Skills

1. Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and maintain clear systems for filing and information retrieval.

2. Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.

3. IT Proficiency: Familiarity with office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and basic knowledge of data management systems.

4. Attention to Detail: Accuracy in completing tasks, managing data, and producing documents.

5. Time Management: Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively in a busy work environment.

6. Problem-Solving Skills: Capability to identify issues and find practical solutions.

7. Customer Service Skills: A professional approach to dealing with both internal and external customers.

8. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

9. Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing tasks and priorities as needed.

Qualifications

- Educational Background: A good general education, typically a minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths.

- Relevant Experience: Previous administrative or office experience can be advantageous.

- Professional Qualifications: While not always necessary, qualifications in administration, business, or related fields (e.g., NVQ or BTEC) may enhance your prospects.

- Familiarity with Office Technology: Knowledge of office equipment (printers, copiers, etc.) and possibly specific software relevant to the industry you're applying to.

Additional Considerations

- Confidentiality Awareness: Understanding the importance of handling sensitive information appropriately.

- Basic Financial Knowledge: Some roles may require basic budgeting or invoicing skills.

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