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Job summary

Main area
Business Support
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Job ref
246-WSU7224502
Employer
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Child Treatment Centre
Town
Ipswich
Salary
£24,937 - £26,598 Gross per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
20/07/2025 23:59

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Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust logo

Clinical Support Team Administrator

Band 3

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams.  We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience

Please note, NSFT uses tools to screen any applications generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Job overview

Are you an administrator looking for a new and exciting opportunity?  Do you have excellent communications skills and a keen eye for detail?  Can you effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities.

 

The NDD pathway are looking to recruit a conscientious, calm and confident individual to become part of the Business Support Team.  Our successful applicant will be working alongside Business Support and Clinical colleagues within the CFYP Care Group, Neurodevelopment Pathway supporting Young People and their families.

 

This role is a full time, substantive position, based at Walker Close in Ipswich. 

 

You must possess excellent time management skills, a positive approach and be able to remain calm under pressure.   You will need to be able to demonstrate the strength of your communication, prioritisation and administration skills at the same time as showcasing your knowledge of IT systems.  You will be able to evidence a flexible response to service needs and the ability to think creatively.  Experience of working to deadlines, on your own initiative and maintaining confidentiality are also essential.

Main duties of the job

Duties include (but not limited to)

 

  • ·        Maintaining electronic patient record systems
  • ·        Maintaining and monitoring waiting lists
  • ·        Diary management
  • ·        Arranging appointments
  • ·        Typing of letters
  • ·        Telephone work
  • ·        General business support to wider clinical team

·   Undertake other appropriate duties, as directed, being adaptable and flexible to service needs and changes across the locality.

·        Promote adherence to Trust Policy and support compliance in all areas

·        Promote a positive culture within the workplace; working within the remit of the Trust Values

Previous administration experience is essential however training will be given.

Working for our organisation

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.


Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you’ll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We’re an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information about the role, please find attached the job description and personal specification. 

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of use of MS packages
  • Office experience
  • Problem Solving and accuracy
  • NVQ Level 2 Customer Services or working towards
  • NVQ Level 3 Business Administration or equivalent of working towards
Desirable criteria
  • Driving Licence
  • Previous NHS experience
  • Use of electronic case management systems

General office admin

Essential criteria
  • Years experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Mindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.We offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into healthNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingWomens Staff NetworkCycle to Work

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
Charlene Wooltorton
Job title
Deputy Business Support Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07825844669
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