Liaison psychiatry Senior administrator and Business support

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly organised, and motivated Senior administrator to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator who is passionate about delivering high-quality business support and contributing to the effective running of services.

The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating administrative processes, supporting service delivery, and providing day-to-day leadership and guidance to administrative colleagues. You will be confident managing competing priorities, maintaining accurate records, producing reports, and working collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to work independently while contributing positively to a supportive team environment. Experience of NHS systems and administrative processes would be advantageous.

In return, we offer a rewarding role within a dynamic team, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to the delivery of high-quality patient care and services.

If you are an adaptable and motivated administrator looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To provide comprehensive, confidential and efficient administrative and business support to the Liaison Psychiatry Service. The post holder will coordinate administrative functions, support service performance reporting, manage information systems, supervise administrative staff where required, and ensure the smooth running of service processes to support the delivery of high-quality patient care.

The post holder will act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, maintaining effective communication and ensuring compliance with NHS policies, information governance requirements, and service standards.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

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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.