Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 9 month fixed term / secondment, office based Business Administrator to join our community mental health teams in Exeter, whose aim is to support the local community with their mental health needs. This is a hugely rewarding and unique administration role which will give you an excellent insight into adult mental health conditions and the range of therapies and interventions that we offer. It will also provide you with lifelong skills in dealing with challenging situations and people from diverse backgrounds as well as the ability to work in an ever changing environment where you can contribute to positive changes in the NHS. Supporting our patients on their path to recovery, whatever this might look like for them, provides our staff with a huge sense of pride and joy. You will also feel great satisfaction from providing our clinicians with an excellent administration service which makes their job easier and enables them to spend more time with our patients. You will be supported to reach your full potential, with opportunities for continuing development, training and career progression into a wide range of administrative, management and/or clinical roles depending on your area of interest. 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 post-holder's role will be to work in partnership with the Clinical Team Manager, as the senior administrator in the team ensuring high quality administrative support that will enable the provision of the best possible care to service-users. 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 candidates 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 management skills Excellent IT skills and ability to use multiple systems A strong team player Upholding our trust values A strong 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 you are also highly motivated to perform to a high standard and provide an excellent service then please do not hesitate to APPLY . Please contact me if you would like to know more about the role before you apply as this enables us to explore whether the role aligns with your skills, goals, values and experience. 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. Our values We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values 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 & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer. Details Date posted 23 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 9 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9369-25-0220-2 Job locations Wonford House Hospital Dryden Road Exeter EX2 5AF Job description 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 Job description 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 Qualifications Essential RSA 3 Word Processing or equivalent level of experience in practice NVQ4 in Administration or equivalent level of administration experience (e.g. medical or legal secretary, systems administrator, corporate or clinical administrator) GCSE English Evidence of continuing professional and personal development Desirable European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or International Certification of Digital Literacy (ICDL) or Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Planning and Organisational Skills Essential Can you demonstrate your ability to manage time effectively, to prioritise tasks and adapt to change when needed? Can you give an example of when you have had to meet a deadline under pressure. Analytical & Judgemental Skills Essential Provide an example where you exercised initiative within procedural guidelines and worked without direct supervision. Please provide an example of how your attention to detail has contributed to patient safety, service quality, or team efficiency. Experience Essential Do you have previous NHS experience of working in a Healthcare or Social Care administrative setting? Describe your experience in managing administrative staff Outline a situation where you had to manage sensitive or confidential information, and how you ensured its security and confidentiality. Other Essential Briefly describe a situation where you supported a colleague, patient or client experiencing poor mental health and how you approached the situation, and what steps you took to provide support. Consider the outcome and what you learnt from the experience about your attitude towards mental health. Communication & Relationship Skills Essential Provide a brief example that demonstrates your excellent interpersonal and communication skills, whilst dealing tactfully with people at all levels. Can you describe when alternative communication methods may be needed? Additionally, can you give an example of when you have dealt with someone in distress and how you approached this. Knowledge Essential Describe your knowledge and experience in managing administrative tasks i.e. diary management, creating electronic records and database management. How much experience do you have when using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Please outline your experience with taking minutes during meetings, including the frequency and types of meetings. Please demonstrate your understanding of our business by describing how you think administration supports patient care within an adult mental health setting. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RSA 3 Word Processing or equivalent level of experience in practice NVQ4 in Administration or equivalent level of administration experience (e.g. medical or legal secretary, systems administrator, corporate or clinical administrator) GCSE English Evidence of continuing professional and personal development Desirable European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or International Certification of Digital Literacy (ICDL) or Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Planning and Organisational Skills Essential Can you demonstrate your ability to manage time effectively, to prioritise tasks and adapt to change when needed? Can you give an example of when you have had to meet a deadline under pressure. Analytical & Judgemental Skills Essential Provide an example where you exercised initiative within procedural guidelines and worked without direct supervision. Please provide an example of how your attention to detail has contributed to patient safety, service quality, or team efficiency. Experience Essential Do you have previous NHS experience of working in a Healthcare or Social Care administrative setting? Describe your experience in managing administrative staff Outline a situation where you had to manage sensitive or confidential information, and how you ensured its security and confidentiality. Other Essential Briefly describe a situation where you supported a colleague, patient or client experiencing poor mental health and how you approached the situation, and what steps you took to provide support. Consider the outcome and what you learnt from the experience about your attitude towards mental health. Communication & Relationship Skills Essential Provide a brief example that demonstrates your excellent interpersonal and communication skills, whilst dealing tactfully with people at all levels. Can you describe when alternative communication methods may be needed? Additionally, can you give an example of when you have dealt with someone in distress and how you approached this. Knowledge Essential Describe your knowledge and experience in managing administrative tasks i.e. diary management, creating electronic records and database management. How much experience do you have when using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Please outline your experience with taking minutes during meetings, including the frequency and types of meetings. Please demonstrate your understanding of our business by describing how you think administration supports patient care within an adult mental health setting. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Devon Partnership NHS Trust Address Wonford House Hospital Dryden Road Exeter EX2 5AF Employer's website https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Devon Partnership NHS Trust Address Wonford House Hospital Dryden Road Exeter EX2 5AF Employer's website https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Wonford House Hospital, Dryden Road, EX2 5AF Exeter, United Kingdom