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Job summary

Main area
Administration
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent: Gloucester & Forest bases available
Hours
  • Full time
  • Job share
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Full time)
Job ref
327-26-087
Employer
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Pullman Place (or Colliers Court, Cinderford)
Town
Gloucester
Salary
£24,937 - £26,598 per annum (pro rata)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/02/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust logo

Administrator

Band 3

We love what we do and we think you will, too!

At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people’s own homes and in a range of other locations across the county. 

We are on a mission to enable people to live the best life they can and we have a vision to work together to provide outstanding careWe put people at the heart of our services, focusing on personalised care by asking ‘what matters to you’.

We’re passionate about making sure that everyone can contribute to achieving our mission and we are continually working to support healthy and happy high-quality teams in all areas of the Trust.

Our application process aims to understand each candidates knowledge, skills and experience.  We have found that candidates that use AI to generate their answers can lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description.

It is really important to personalise your application to convey your individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively and for us to understand why you are applying for this role with GHC.  We discourage over reliance on AI-generated applications as it will lessen your chances of success in securing an interview with us .

 

Job overview

We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our friendly team as an administrator, joining our friendly and supportive colleagues.  

Do you have excellent organisational skills, the ability to effectively communicate with others and great customer service? Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a positive impact on the lives of individuals struggling with mental health challenges.  

This service operates between 09:00-17:00 Monday to Friday, and this is an office based role and you could choose to be based at either of our sites - Pullman Place in Gloucester or Colliers Court in Cinderford. 

Main duties of the job

As the Administrator, you will play a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our team. Your responsibilities will include managing administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, maintaining client records, coordinating referrals, and handling inquiries from clients and partners through our public telephone line.

You will be the first point of contact for many clients, so excellent communication skills, empathy, and a non-judgmental attitude are essential. The ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with care is also crucial in this role.

In addition, you will work closely with clinicians and other team members to ensure the smooth functioning of the mental health services we provide. Your attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and proactive approach will be key to your success in this role.

Working for our organisation

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people’s homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us.  In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views.  It was great to hear that:

  • 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
  • 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
  • 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust’s priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement.  However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this advert for further information about the duties of this role.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Governments UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSE level education or equivalent
  • Good literacy and numeracy skills
  • IT Skills certificate or equivalent demonstrable IT skills experience
  • NVQ Level 3 in administration or equivalent experience in previous employment

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Proven experience of unsupervised administrative work in a busy office environment
  • Experience of Data Inputting and Retrieval
  • Experience of maintaining a comprehensive databases and systems
  • Previous experience in an NHS or care service setting
  • Previous experience in a mental health setting

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveDisability confident leaderImproving working livesCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.NHS Pastoral CareStep into healthNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sarah Smith
Job title
West Locality Support Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07813 438428
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