Forensic Administrator - Littlemore, Oxford NEW Oxford Posted today £25,147 - £27,596 Per annum | pro rata Band 4 Fixed term: 12 months (full time)

Job overview

We are looking for an excellent Administrator to join our admin team at Oxford Clinic, Littlemore Mental Health Centre in Oxford.

You will work with senior members of the multidisciplinary team to provide direct administrative support. We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible, empathetic and self-motivated individual to work within our team.

Please note the interview is face to face and will contain a minute taking exercise.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will need to have proven administrative experience with a good eye for detail, excellent communication, administrative and organisational / prioritisation skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, managing Outlook diaries, and minute taking and will be able to liaise with employees at all levels. They will also have the skills to handle all contacts confidently with compassion, patience and professionalism.

The role will suit someone who enjoys being busy, where they would be able to work as a part of a team, as well as using their own initiative. This is an important role which helps run an efficient service but is also an extremely rewarding one.

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:“Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are:“Caring, safe and excellent”

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We will offer the successful candidate a supportive team, with regular supervision meetings, opportunities for continued professional development and a friendly and sometimes challenging working environment.

We are looking for an individual with

• Experience of working within an administrative role
• Good communication skills
• Good written and verbal skills
• Experience of servicing meetings including minute taking.
• Word processing experience with audio and copy typing
• The ability to work under pressure
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• An understanding of GDPR and the Data Protection Act
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Microsoft Teams

Person specification

Qualifications – Academic/Skills/Professional

Essential criteria

• Educated to A-levels or equivalent qualification, or significant relevant experience in a relevant field

Desirable criteria

• Formal Secretarial Training (eg RSA) or other business administration qualification

Knowledge Requirement

Essential criteria

• Good written and verbal skills
• Working knowledge of the internet
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages including Outlook and Calendar

Desirable criteria

• Some knowledge of Criminal Justice System and Mentally Disordered Offenders

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working in an administrative role
• Previous experience within an NHS/healthcare setting
• Word processing experience with both audio and copy typing
• Experience of servicing meetings including minute taking

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience working in a mental health setting

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

• Good communication skills
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Ability to liaise with all professions and clients in a confident, helpful and effective manner
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Excellent telephone manner
• Able to work under pressure
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Understanding of GDPR and the Data Protection Act

Desirable criteria

• Able to travel to different sites

Documents to Download

Job description and person specification (PDF, 236.3KB)

Guidance Notes for Candidates Applying for a job at OHFT (PDF, 424.6KB)

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