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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

About

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Contact

Address: Bury New Road; Prestwich; Manchester; M25 3BL
Contact Number: 0161 938 5253

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Vacancy status: Open

Ref: 437-6705865-B Vacancy ID: 6863024

Administration Assistant

Accepting applications until: 24-Dec-2024 23:59

Vacancy status: Open

Accepting applications until: 24-Dec-2024 23:59

Key details

Location

Site: Claire House
Address: Phoenix Way, Lower Ince,
Town: Wigan
Postcode: WN3 4NW
Major / Minor Region: Manchester

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent: Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm)

Salary

Salary: £23,615 Per Annum
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 2)

Specialty

Main area: Admin

Job overview

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 providing admin 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.

Advert

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.

Working for our organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

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)

Important Information about working for GMMH:

All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, for further information on the checks required please visit the NHS Employers website www..nhsemployers.org

Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.

The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we’d love to hear from you.

Sponsorship

We are proud to be an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Please be aware that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible roles and salary requirements on the UK Government’s website – click here.

If you are offered a role with us and you require sponsorship, we will check your eligibility in line with the information on the above website. Your offer of employment could be withdrawn if the role is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not otherwise able to evidence your right to work in the UK.

Do you have experience outside the NHS?

We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience, to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities.

We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment. Please contact our Recruitment Team for more information.

**Please note, this vacancy may be closed at any time if sufficient applications have been received**

Applicant requirements

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This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential criteria

Typing/WP RSAII or equivalent or demonstrable experience

Desirable criteria

ECDL NVQ2 Business Administration GCSE English grade A-C or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of working in an office environment

Desirable criteria

Audio Typing experience. Experience of working within the NHS or related healthcare. Experience of dealing with members of the public.

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Knowledge of office procedures. Familiar with Microsoft Office

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook. Awareness of Recovery Model. Awareness of children/vulnerable adults guidelines.

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work as member of a team. Ability to operate and maintain filing systems both manual and electronic. Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting. Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings. Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy. Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate.

Other Requirements

Essential criteria

Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude to service users, carers and other staff. Good time management. Commitment to service development. Commitment to effective team work. Flexible approach to working. Willingness to undertake training appropriate to the post. Demonstrate a commitment to respecting and displaying the Trust Values at all times.