Administration Assistant | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Administration Assistant | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Essex Full-Time 38368 - 46894 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support clinical services with admin duties, greet service users, and manage communications.
  • Company: Join Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, a supportive and inclusive workplace.
  • Benefits: Enjoy 27 days holiday, excellent pension, staff discounts, and flexible working options.
  • Other info: Opportunities for career growth and a strong team culture.
  • Why this job: Make a difference in healthcare while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.
  • Qualifications: Essential Microsoft skills; training provided for specific systems.

The predicted salary is between 38368 - 46894 £ per year.

  • Administration Assistant | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
  • 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

  • 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.

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

  • Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
  • Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
  • If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
  • We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
  • 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
  • Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
  • Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
  • £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
  • Season ticket loans are interest‑free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
  • Work that wraps around your needs
  • Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
  • Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
  • 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.
  • This advert closes on Wednesday 2 Sep 2026
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We think you need these skills to ace Administration Assistant | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Microsoft Office Suite
Communication Skills
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