General Administrator
Department: Site Support Roles
Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Priory Hospital Preston
Compensation: £11,856 / year
Description
Priory Hospital Preston is looking to recruit a General Administrator to join the team in our 50 bedded mental health hospital. This is a part time role of 18 hours. Based in Bartle, near Preston, Priory Hospital Preston is a 50-bedded mental health hospital, offering an extensive range of services, delivered across four wards. We can support adult males and females with acute mental health needs and eating disorders, and specialise in the management and treatment of these conditions. Priory’s acute services aim to allow more people to be treated closer to home and we support the NHS to repatriate out-of-area patients back to local areas.
What you'll be doing
You’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and to support the wellbeing of our patients. While your role doesn’t involve providing direct care, your contribution is vital in helping to maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for everyone. Whether you're assisting with day-to-day operations, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.
* To Undertake Filing / Archiving / Photocopying services
* Minute taking of meetings as required
* To support in the co-ordination and facilitation of meetings both face to face and via remote IT systems as required
* Supporting in the management of patient monies and petty cash
* Raising of Purchase Orders and supporting with the raising of general deliveries to site as required (food, stationary, etc.)
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate an excellent standard of written and spoken English, along with strong IT competence, particularly in Microsoft Office applications. They will possess a customer-focused attitude, be highly organised, and able to prioritise tasks effectively. Flexibility, adaptability, and a strong team-working ethic are essential, as is the ability to maintain professional boundaries. Previous experience in an administrative role is required, ideally within a similar setting, though this is not essential. Experience in liaising with external organisations is also desirable.
What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
* Free on-site parking
* Supplemented meals
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Birthday Holiday - your birthday as an extra days annual leave
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Contributory pension scheme
* Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
* Access to development opportunities
* Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
* Leadership & management development
* Long service award
* Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
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