Team Administrator

NHS

  • Winsford, Cheshire
  • £24,937-26,598 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
The Trust currently supports the Real Living Wage (RLW) hourly rate as set by the Living Wage Federation and will apply a pay supplement if the national A4C hourly rate falls below thisThe Mental Health Access Team West & Central have an opportunity to recruit three full time Team Administrators to support the Vale locality. You will work within a multidisciplinary team completing a variety of administrative tasks to support the team.You will need to be a motivated and resourceful individual to join our team. You should possess commitment to team working and innovative delivery of excellent standards of work.We are a supportive, competent and caring team. We aim to provide high quality administrative support services across the Vale locality to improve the safety, health and well-being of the people within our area.Please note * To apply for this post you must have the relevant administrative qualifications and demonstrate the appropriate experience within this field of work.Main duties of the jobThe successful applicant will be expected to provide a high standard of comprehensive administration service including:
  • processing of referrals
  • making and receiving calls to service usersand other personnel
  • booking appointments and maintaining nurses diaries
  • accurately recording onto the patient records system
  • typing of correspondence
  • supporting the team with other appropriate admin tasks.
The applicant will also be expected to be able to organise and prioritise their own workload on a daily basis to ensure that time deadlines are met and that urgent work is accommodated.This is a varied role and can be demanding at times whilst supporting the clinical team.About usCheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool.Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.DetailsDate posted26 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number373-SMH2426Job locationsVale House Resource CentreHigh StreetWinsfordCW72ASJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon! Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Evidence of good typing skills e.g. RSA 111/NVQ Level III in an admin related subject or equivalent
Desirable
  • ECDL
Knowledge & ExpertiseEssential
  • Working knowledge of software programmes e.g. Microsoft office applications
  • Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality
Desirable
  • Audio typing skills
  • Minute/note taking experience
ExpertiseEssential
  • Experience of providing secretarial/administrative duties
Desirable
  • Experience of working in a health environment
  • Experience of working as a member of a team in an office environment
  • Experience of general finance systems
  • Experience of processes and procedures within this service area
  • Experience of supporting the organisation of seminars, conferences, workshops etc.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Evidence of good typing skills e.g. RSA 111/NVQ Level III in an admin related subject or equivalent
Desirable
  • ECDL
Knowledge & ExpertiseEssential
  • Working knowledge of software programmes e.g. Microsoft office applications
  • Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality
Desirable
  • Audio typing skills
  • Minute/note taking experience
ExpertiseEssential
  • Experience of providing secretarial/administrative duties
Desirable
  • Experience of working in a health environment
  • Experience of working as a member of a team in an office environment
  • Experience of general finance systems
  • Experience of processes and procedures within this service area
  • Experience of supporting the organisation of seminars, conferences, workshops etc.

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