Team Administrator

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust Team Administrator The closing date is 17 December 2025 An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a full‑time clinical team administrator for The Harrogate, Hambleton, and Richmondshire Early Intervention in Psychosis Team. The post is based in Ripon. You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role. Main duties of the job Whilst having previous experience in an administrative role is essential, NHS or other health care experience is not. We are first and foremost looking for individuals with a passion for people, customer service experience, extensive organisational skills, an interest in working in a health care setting and a ‘can do’ attitude. This role is at the heart of a dedicated and caring team and is a pivotal role in the day‑to‑day operations. As part of the administration team you will work closely with the other administrative and clinical colleagues, supporting them in ensuring that high standards are maintained and they have everything they need to provide the best possible care for the service users. We are looking for someone who feels comfortable multi‑tasking in a busy environment, can communicate confidently, is thorough and takes pride in their work, can build strong working relationships with a variety of people, can prioritise their workload and work to deadlines. Covering the community building reception on a rota basis will also be expected within the role. About us With a starting salary of £24,937 per annum, a generous NHS pension scheme, a fantastic annual leave package (27 days plus bank holidays) and access to other NHS staff benefits and discounts, it is fair to say that this job has a lot to offer. And, it’s not just the NHS pay scale and benefits that we offer that make joining our organisation an excellent choice – there are many training and development opportunities available, giving you the opportunity for career progression. We recognise that Administrators are professionals and are a valuable asset to our organisation. We understand that they have a key role in the support and delivery of our services and that their contribution helps us in achieving our aim of consistently providing safe and high quality care for our service users. Our organisation is on a ‘Journey to Change’ and as part of this journey, creating a great experience for our staff is one of three big goals. Ultimately, our aim is to be a proactive, responsible and mindful employer; recruiting, retaining and training our people, for the right roles, at the right time. Job responsibilities The following responsibilities are examples, please refer to the attached Job Description for the complete picture. Generic administrative activity such as: making telephone calls and answering the telephone, responding to letters and emails, checking/taking the post, liaising with other departments and sites across the North Yorkshire area, ordering supplies, calendar management (e.g. organising meetings/events), minute taking, data input, files and documentation prep (e.g. case notes), photocopying, filing. To be a point of contact on behalf of the clinical team for service users, carers and visitors; responding to enquiries in a patient and helpful manner. To assist in cross‑cover support as required for other community teams. To interact compassionately with service users and carers at all times. To promote a positive image of the mental health service, the Trust and the people who access our services. Person Specification Qualifications Qualifications and/or Level 3 Qualification in relevant field or equivalent experience or willingness to work towards Level 3 in Business Administration Key skills/functional skills in literacy and numeracy Level 2 OR O Level (Grade C and above/New GCSE in Maths and English (Grade 4 to 9) are an essential requirement to be fully competent in the role. Level 3 Qualification in Business Administration RSA Level 2 or equivalent Secretarial/administrative experience in a clinical environment Experience Experience of working in an administrative environment (diary management, filing systems, meeting coordination, minute talking, data input, collating and presenting information). Customer Service experience (face to face, answering calls, correspondence). Experience of organising completing demands and workloads. Experience of setting up and maintenance of administrative systems and processes. Evidence of experience in working autonomously and proactively. Experience of supporting/supervising staff Experience of handling monies and working within financial guidelines Knowledge Comprehensive knowledge of administrative procedures and the ability to undertake associated tasks ensuring adherence to defined procedures and guidelines. Demonstrable and comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook) Understanding of confidentiality and the associated legal and policy requirements. Knowledge of NHS systems 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. 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