We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced band 5 Business Administration Coordinator to work initially in Learning Disability Services at the Additional Support Unit (ASU) which is a 5 bedded unit in Exeter. Then at our new purpose built Learning Disability and Autism Unit (LDAU : The Brook) in Dawlish. The Brook is due to open in March 2025.

If this is you we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Main duties are to provide a comprehensive, effective, confidential and professional service to support the Service manager and Directorate at ASU and the LDAU (The Brook).

The post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the effective provision of services to people with a learning disability & autism with complex needs across the MDT ensuring that other teams in wider LD services are supported when needed.

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.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These 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 conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Business/professional qualification to degree level or equivalent knowledge and experience. E.g. Managerial knowledge, project monitoring, supervisory, workload management, acquired through a degree, or equivalent training and substantial experience.
• Appropriate qualification which supports IT skills, e.g. ECDL.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of information management and knowledge of corporate identity.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Experience of managing staff

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS
• Understanding of Mental Health issues and health service terminology

Communication and Working Relationships and skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Able to communicate with people at all levels.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for conveying complex information.
• Maintain high level of confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to deal with sensitive and contentious information.
• Ability to prioritise own work and conflicting demands.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to work accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret information.
• Ability to analyse complex data to produce succinct information appropriate to its audience.
• Ability to work without daily supervision and be accountable for own actions.
• Ability to plan own workload.
• Organised and methodical.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Ability to manage complex tasks with tight deadlines.
• Advanced keyboard skills.
• Mobility to travel across sites.

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Additional Support Unit (ASU)

1 and 2 Hospital Lane

Exeter

Devon

EX1 3PQ

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C9369-24-0687