Job summary
We are LeicestershirePartnership Trust (LPT) and together we care for patients in the NHS
Are you looking fora change? Do you want to work with a dedicated team that strives for excellenceand aims to support your lifestyle?
The Child andAdolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) team are looking for a organised and motivated individual towork as Band 4 Senior Business Assistant. This role involves providing highlevel support to the clinical team and line managing designated administrativestaff.
This role will include working at The Valentine Centre, Leicester from 12:00-20:00 Monday-Thursday.
Main duties of the job
Therole is diverse with each day bringing new challenges. You will have proven ability in using your own initiative, showing attention to detail and have the ability to work accurately, whilst understanding and adhering to Trust Policies and local procedures.
The successful candidates will have:
1. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office including word, outlook and excel.
2. Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload for themselves and others, ensuring that deadlines are met and all work is completed in a timely manner.
3. High level of written, verbal and face to face communication skills. Demonstrating the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals at all levels in health and external agencies and service users and their families.
What canwe offer
4. Flexibility in support of your lifestyle
5. Blended working opportunities from home and base
6. On-going support from a close-knit team
7. Full training and access to our in-house online learning platform
About us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
We welcome informal discussions from interested candidates, please contact the recruiting manager on the details provided.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
8. Experience of working as an administrative supervisor/team leader which includes supervising or line managing staff, including planning, work allocation, performance, absence and recruitment and selection.
9. Ability to plan, organise and prioritise the diaries and workload of self and others (aligned manager) without direct supervision, whilst working to meet deadlines.
10. Experience of receiving, recording and relaying complex information via telephone.
11. Experience of electronic diary management and also communicating effectively via email, including implementing a flagging/prioritisation system for self and others.
12. Dealing with complex complaints or other emotive situations with sensitivity, diplomacy and confidentiality.
13. Able to work under pressure with conflicting demands and interruptions, maintaining a high level of performance.
14. Commitment to Equality & Valuing Diversity Principles
15. Understanding of Confidentiality & Data Protection.
Qualifications
Essential
16. GCSE grade A to C in English
17. GCSE grade A to C in Maths
18. ILM Level 3 or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
19. Knowledge of administrative procedures and systems acquired through training and experience to Vocational/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
20. Prince 2 or equivalent project management skills, knowledge and experience