
Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
14 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- EXPERIENCE
Experience of working in an office environment
- EXPERIENCE
Arranging meetings and taking minutes
- EXPERIENCE
Extensive knowledge of office procedures
- EXPERIENCE
Knowledge of Microsoft Office eg Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel
- QUALIFICATIONS
Typing/WP RSAIII or equivalent or demonstrable experience
- SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
Good verbal and written communication skills
- SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
Good interpersonal and organisational skills
- SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
Ability to work as member of a team
- SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
Ability to develop, operate and maintain filing systems both manual and electronic
- SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting
- SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
Ability to communicate effectively in a variety. of settings Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
- SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate.
- SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
Ability to prioritise own workload and work to defined timescales.
- SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
Ability to work on own initiative.
Desirable
8 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- EXPERIENCE
Audio Typing experience
- EXPERIENCE
Experience of working within the NHS or related healthcare experience
- EXPERIENCE
Experience of dealing with members of the public
- EXPERIENCE
Awareness of Recovery Model
- EXPERIENCE
Awareness of children/vulnerable adults guidelines
- QUALIFICATIONS
ECDL
- QUALIFICATIONS
NVQ3 Business Administration
- QUALIFICATIONS
GCSE Grade A-C English or equivalent
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Mental Health Care Division Admin and Clerical team as a Band 3 Administrator.
This post will work 37.5 hours per week, supporting Mental Health Services - Knowsley.
The successful post holder will, in the first instance, support Recovery Routine Assessment and the reception functions in nearby Knowsley buildings, but will receive dedicated training in order to support the wider MHCD Administrative Service within Knowsley.
Please note that whilst the role is based at Knowsley Resource and Recovery Centre, the service supports the local community and flexibility with travel to different sites will be required to support MDT / Professional Meetings / Reception cover.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have excellent communication and organisational skills.
Typing/WP or demonstrable experience is essential.
Successful applicants will be able to organise their own workload and co-ordinate activities with other administration staff in the team. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and a friendly telephone manner.
There is a need to be able to work to tight deadlines and withstand the pressure of a busy department and it is essential that you are able to work on your own initiative.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details and main responsibilities of the role**
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Administrator with Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust in Prescot, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrator role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 24 Sep 2026.
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