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Trosolwg o'r swydd

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised administrator for the NHS Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Talking Therapies Service

1 x Full time, based in Stafford

Candidates should be skilled and experienced in administration, and demonstrate keen self-management skills to enable them to provide a high-quality effective and efficient service. The successful candidate should be able to travel to the different sites when required to cover other MPFT Talking Therapies Services across South Staffordshire 

As part of the Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust we offer:

·         £22,816 a year (pro rata for part time position)

·         35 - 41 days annual leave – including bank holidays (depending on length of service)

·         Ongoing career development/training

·         NHS Pension Scheme

·         Wellbeing support such as access to the MPFT Staff Psychology Service and additional wellbeing days and activities throughout the year

·         The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

·         Flexible working opportunities depending on the role

·         Access to SOOTHE resources - supporting staff across the trust with their physical, mental and financial health. In addition to the support offered from our occupational health provider Team Prevent

·         Innovative research training program entitled STARS Supporting the advancement of Research Skills

·         NHS discounts available via the Blue Card and Red Guava schemes 

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The post holder will provide a varied range of administrative duties and act as a focal point for communication. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) are essential, as is an ability to organise and prioritise their own workload to react quickly to changing situations. Strong IT skills are vital so applicants should evidence their experience of using data basis and Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word on their application.

We are seeking individuals who are enthusiastic, compassionate, flexible and creative in their approach who can work alongside team members to provide high quality and effective administrative support.

The successful candidate will be supervised and line managed by the Business Support Manager but will be expected to work with high levels of autonomy in a high volume, time limited therapeutic setting. Previous experience working in an IAPT or equivalent service would be an advantage. People with lived experience of mental health issues are encouraged to apply for this post.

The service works core 9-5 hours but offers therapy opportunities for clients between the hours of 8am-8pm and in the future, on Saturday mornings. The successful candidate should be prepared to work flexibly to meet service needs within these hours

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

The Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Talking Therapies Service is a creative organisation which embraces staff ideas to constantly seek ways of taking the service forward to adapt to changing expectations.

We have strong links with academic institutions with staff from the service teaching university courses devised in conjunction with MPFT

Our staff lead professional development sessions locally and nationally and you will be actively encouraged to develop your practice through internal and external CPD opportunities.

Our service is part of the Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) is an award winning organisation with over 9000 employees. We are one of the largest integrated Health and Social Care providers, covering services across North & South Staffordshire, Shropshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Isle of Wight and Essex.

Demonstrating our strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and in context of our objective aligned to the growth of diversity across the workforce; we are particularly seeking applications from individuals who may be from under-represented groups, such as black, Asian or other ethnic groups, individuals with a disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria

We are embedding values based and inclusive recruitment practices to ensure that all applicants, from any backgrounds, have an equal chance of success in achieving a role with us