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Job summary

Main area
Secretarial
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 18.75 hours per week (working pattern to be discussed at interview)
Job ref
246-CEN7555242-A
Employer
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Julian Hospital
Town
Norwich
Salary
£24,937 - £26,598 gross per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/12/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust logo

Management 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

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward-thinking Management Support Administrator supporting the Central Locality care group senior leadership team based at the Julian Hospital. The team manages and oversees clinical services, supporting service users and their families and carers with their Mental Health.  The role supports Older Person's inpatient wards based at the Julian Hospital.

The successful applicant will work closely with other experienced administrators in an established team.  You should be able to prioritise your work effectively, be forward thinking and have excellent communication skills.  The ability to work both independently and as part of a team is essential.  Experience of working within the NHS is advantageous but full training will be given.

You will need to be able to demonstrate the strength of your communication, prioritisation, and administration skills. 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 strict confidentiality are also essential.

 

Main duties of the job

This role will predominantly support the Care Group and Senior Leadership Team; however, responsibilities may change dependent on service need. Main duties include:

  • Contribute to effective communication by liaising with internal and external parties and agencies as required on behalf of the team.
  • Effective diary management as required for team members to include appointments / meetings, regular commitments to assist in organising the workload.
  • To use electronic systems to input and access information as required by the management team.
  • Attend and contribute to internal / external meetings relevant to the post, including minute taking.
  • Deal with correspondence and communication liaising, prioritising and co-ordinating with the team
  • To maintain a clear code of conduct and high standards of customer service in terms of dignity, respect and excellent customer service to all internal and external customer

General administrative duties will also be undertaken to support the wider Service Business Support Team and will include, but not be limited to, minuting of meetings, diary management, recruitment, using Oracle and liaising with other Teams/Agencies as necessary

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 nursing 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

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Some of the benefits you can expect:

  • NHS pension
  • a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
  • career progression
  • starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
  • staff physio service
  • NHS discounts and many more.

Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.

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* Previous applicants need not apply *

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Word Processing or equivalent secretarial experience at intermediate level.
  • NVQ 3 Business Administration or equivalent or working towards.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Understanding and experience in a full range of secretarial procedures and systems gained through practice at intermediate level.
  • Working on own initiative with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to work with senior members of staff
  • Minute taking experience

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent articulate communication skills.
  • Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise management diaries.
  • ICT skills including Microsoft (especially spreadsheets and presentations, e.g. Excel, PowerPoint) or equivalent.
  • Interpersonal skills including taking a proactive diplomatic approach and ensuring confidentiality at all times.

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Maintaining administrative / secretarial systems

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Amy Moore
Job title
Business Support Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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