Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Community Business Administrator to join our community health team based at our offices in Paignton. If you are an experienced administrator with a positive and proactive attitude to work, this could be the role for you. You will be managing the administrative function of a clinical community team and therefore will be managing the workflow as well as the administrative staff supporting the team. You should be highly skilled using Microsoft Office as well as having experience of using bespoke IT systems. The successful applicant will need to meet deadlines, collate data and maintain standards relating to administrative processes.
Please note that applicants requiring a certificate of sponsorship should review the link "Coming to work in the UK Visa information" on the advert to see if they meet the requirements.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work in partnership with the Clinical Team Manager ensuring high quality administrative support that will enable the provision of the best possible care to service users. You will be developing, maintaining and improving processes and systems which provide the clinical team with effective, efficient methods to enable them to use time effectively. The Business Administrator will lead the administrative team alongside their peers to ensure a safe and effective service as well as support the clinical manager with administrative and reporting tasks enabling them to focus on clinical work and team leadership.
In summary, we are looking for an exceptional candidate with the following key skills and attributes:
- A passion for delivering excellent patient care and experience
- Great attention to detail and accuracy
- Outstanding planning, organisational and time managementskills
- Excellent IT skills and ability to use multiple systems
- A strong team player
- Upholds our Trust values
- Have astrong desire to learn and adapt
- A can do attitude and ability to meet deadlines
- The ability to follow trust policies and procedures
If this appeals to you and you have the relevant transferrable skills, administration experience, and are highly motivated to perform to a high standard as well as providing an excellent service then please do not hesitate to apply.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Details
- Date posted: 13 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 4
- Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9369-26-0599
- Job locations: Chadwell Centre, Torquay Road, PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ3 2DW, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Profile, full Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Experience of managing administration staff
- Experience of dealing with confidential and complex information
- Ability to take accurate formal and informal minutes
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience of working in a Healthcare or Social Care administrative setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 4 Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent qualification or experience.
- GCSE English or equivalent.
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development.
Desirable
- ICDL (International Computer Driving License), or equivalent experience
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This advert is for Business Administrator with Devon Partnership NHS Trust in Chadwell Centre, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Band 4 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £28392.00 to £31157.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Aug 2026.
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