
Job overview
"Previous applicant need not apply"
Some of the main responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to;
Greeting service users and professionals, answering calls via phone, monitoring an email account for work and processing messages appropriately, ordering, booking appointments and transport, updating clinical systems, covering receptions/other wards, and general administrative duties. To be able to use Microsoft packages is essential. full training will be given for our data base system
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
- To work as a member of the Directorate’s Administration Service ensuring that a high quality and efficient service is provided at all times, which may include giving support and providing cover in other areas as requested.
- To operate as a centralised administration service providing a comprehensive administration service to support clinical services and functions within the Trust’s localities.
- The Administration Assistant / Receptionist will ensure the timely and accurate recording of all activity across services using trust information systems.
- The postholder will require a team approach to ensure cover for absence across all services / locations and the post holder will be required, on occasion, to relocate to provide this cover.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To operate as a centralised department providing a comprehensive administration service and functions within the Trusts’ Localities.
- The service will ensure the timely and accurate recording of all activity across services using Trust information systems.
- The service will require a team approach to ensure cover for absence across all services / locations.
- Post holders, as appropriate, will be required to provide administration duties on behalf of these services.
- Due to the nature of the role a strong emphasis is placed on safeguarding confidentiality and this forms a pre-requisite for every Administration Assistant / Receptionist.
- The Post Holder will be required to work on a rota system to cover core office hours, where appropriate.
Person specification
IT skills
Essential
- Good standard of general education
- Microsoft office suite
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust ITT Systems and Software Packages, including Mobius/QFlow/SystmOne
communication
Essential
- Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English Language
General Administration skills
Essential
- 3 years experience
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This advert is for Administrator with Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Wickford, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Jul 2026.
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