Job overview
This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and flexible individual to join the Administration Team for the Stockport Community Mental Health Team East.
This role requires a highly organised person with the ability to prioritise their workload, work in a calm and effective manner and communicate well at all levels.
In this vital role you will provide comprehensive confidential administrative services. Work is varied, interesting and sometimes challenging and requires someone who has a strong work ethic and a desire to work in a fast paced environment.
Main duties of the job
Main aspects of the role will be to triage telephone enquiries, data inputting, typing of letters, scanning and uploading documents and running busy outpatients clinics. You will also be assisting with the co-ordination of meetings, arranging and taking minutes at meetings as required.
With your previous experience of working in a busy office based environment you should have the ability to demonstrate accurate working and be able to work well as part of a team.
The administration team is a very friendly team and the work is varied and interesting.
Working for our organisation
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more detailed information please see attached job description and person specification, any questions or informal visits please contact details below
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Understanding confidentiality
* Understanding admin processes
Experience
Essential criteria
* Significant admin experience, including Microsoft Office
Desirable criteria
* Reception / face to face experience
* Minute taking
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
* Ability to work flexibly and to prioritise workload
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to communicate with service users
* Ability to work as part of a team and individually
* Ability to competently use and modify a database
* Good organisational skills
* Ability to form produce working relationships with multi -disciplinary staff
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Good level of secondary education
* NVQ 2 Level knowledge and skills or relevant experience
Desirable criteria
* Experience of PARIS
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🌍 Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the
📬 After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.
✅ If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email
🔍 Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with. These include:
* Identity verification
* Right to work check
* Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
* Professional registration and/or qualification check
* Occupational health assessment
* Employment history and reference validation
All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references.
If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.
🚀 Once Checks Are Complete -
The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.
📣 Additional Information -
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.
If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.
Please note:
* We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
* We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as soon as possible.