Ward Administrator

Ward Administrator – Devon Partnership NHS Trust, The Cedars, Dryden Road, Exeter, EX2 5SN

An exciting administration opportunity has arisen to work within Coombehaven Ward at The Cedars. Coombehaven is a 16‑bed adult acute inpatient ward providing recovery focused and compassionate care. The role is up to 37.5 hours per week.

This role will give you insight into adult mental health conditions and the therapies we offer. It provides lifelong skills in dealing with challenging situations and diverse individuals, and the chance to contribute to positive changes in the NHS and society.

• Provide support to the Ward Manager and MDT.
• Minute taking of MDTs, business meetings and adhoc professional meetings.
• Amend and update staff rotas (Health Roster).
• Order supplies.
• Upload patient records.
• Upload to staff files.
• Maintain petty cash.
• Produce packs for patients.

• Business Administration Level 3 / T Level qualification in Management and Administration, or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional and personal development.

• ICDL (International Computer Driving Licence) or equivalent experience.

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and adapt to change.
• Previous experience within an administrative or secretarial team.
• Experience dealing with confidential and complex information.
• Ability to take accurate formal and informal minutes.

• Intermediate IT skills in Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Working knowledge of diary management, arranging appointments, and general administrative procedures.
• Experience with electronic records and filing systems.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

• Intermediate IT skills in Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Working knowledge of diary management, arranging appointments, and administrative procedures.
• Experience with electronic records and filing systems.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

• Employer name:
  Devon Partnership NHS Trust
• Address:
  The Cedars, Dryden Road, Exeter, EX2 5SN
• Website:

• Reference number: C-2
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full-time, Part-time
• Salary: £24,937 to £26,958 a year
• Band: 3

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. Applications are encouraged and welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part‑time and flexible working applications will be considered and supported where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health and learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Please note that this vacancy does not meet the requirement for a certificate of sponsorship.