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Job summary

Main area
Mental Health team
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Working days are Monday to Friday 0900-1700)
Job ref
301-BK-25-7240813
Employer
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Severn Fields Health Village
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£24,169 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/06/2025 23:59

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Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

NHS AfC: Band 2

Job overview

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Administrator that is looking for a new challenge to work in an organisation that will help you develop and achieve your goals to become the best you can be.

We are looking for a Administrative Assistant/Receptionist to join our BeeU Mental Health Teams situated in Severn Fields Health Village, Shrewsbury. The BeeU Service provides emotional wellbeing and mental health services for children and young people (ages 0 to 25) in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. 

The post holder will be working as part of a team along with Medical and Clinical Administrators and other Administrative Assistants.  The post holder will be expected to be able to use their own initiative and judgement, although they will be well supported by other Mental Health Admin staff and through the clinical and professional networks accessible through the clinical teams.

We are looking for someone that can identify with the following skills:

  • Enthusiasm to provide a high-quality administrative service.
  • Strong computer skills in particular Word and Outlook.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Good grammar and written skills.
  • Honesty, integrity and commitment.
  • Quick thinking as priorities can change.
  • Strong and confident customer service skills.
  • Team player.
  • Able to work well in an ever-changing multi-professional team - including but not limited to Consultants, Prescribers and GP’s.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a Administrative Assistant/Receptionist working 37.5 hours per week, supporting the BeeU Mental Health Team based in Shrewsbury. Our Administrative Assistants are an integral part of our Admin Team, and our clinical teams rely on our team to provide an efficient, effective service to support them in delivering the very best care to our patients. The administration offices are busy, and the role is challenging but it is also rewarding as you support this team and the BeeU service as a whole. 

What will the role entail?

  • Reception duties including meeting and greeting service users, carers, relatives and visitors.
  • Utilise the patient administration system (RiO) on a daily basis keeping accurate records and booking of appointments.
  • Carry out administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning, uploading documents, typing.
  • Type a range of documents including emailed requests, copy typing, and audio transcription generated by the mental health pathway teams.
  • Use a variety of electronic systems (MS Office, RiO, MICAD, E-Proc).
  • Manage and deal with calls from families, carers, and other professionals.
  • Support the team in carrying out admin work requests via the centralised admin inbox.
  • Confidently handling queries of a challenging/sensitive nature.
  • Concise and accurate message taking.
  • Prioritise own workload and meet deadlines in order to meet the requirements of the post.

Working for our organisation

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by: 

  • Supporting your career development and progression
  • Excellent NHS Pension scheme
  • Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • Options for flexible working
  • Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
  • Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
  • If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
  • Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
  • Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
  • Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
  • Free car parking at all trust sites
  • Free flu vaccinations every year
  • Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
  • And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information relating to this position please refer to the attached job description and specification. 

If you would like to chat in more detail about the position, please contact Vikki Whitehouse: [email protected]

 

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.  

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

 

Person specification

Qualifications & Trainning

Essential criteria
  • NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration (or equivalent level of administrative experience).
  • OCR/RSA II or equivalent experience.
Desirable criteria
  • Minimum 1 year admin experience

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Relevant experience of working in an office environment
  • Relevant experience of undertaking office procedures with minimal supervision.
  • Dealing with the public
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience of working within the NHS
  • Experience of using RiO or a patient clinical system.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Excellent typing skills.
  • Proficient in the use of computer packages, including Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to produce documents and reports to a high standard from handwritten and audio transcription.
  • Ability to prioritise workload in order to meet conflicting demands and deadlines.
  • Ability to work on own initiative.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of effective teamwork.
  • Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and maintaining confidentiality.
  • Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication
  • Excellent telephone skills
  • Willing to travel to other locations as and when required
Desirable criteria
  • Audio Typing
  • Customer Service Skills

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the service
  • Able to identify own development needs and willingness to undertake further training and development
  • Motivated, reliable, effective team player with a positive attitude
  • Ability to demonstrate the positive application of our behaviours. • Lead by Example • Respectful • Honest and Trustworthy • Caring and Compassionate • Listen and Engage

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Victoria Whitehouse
Job title
Admin Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03001240093
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