Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Administration Team Lead
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Exciting Opportunity for Administrative Team Lead
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, experienced and enthusiastic individual to join the Specialist Service Teams as Administrative Team Lead, based at Benfield House, on the Walkergate Park Hospital site in Newcastle. The post holder will supervise staff in the Mental Health and Deafness Service and Adult Eating Disorders Service however will primarily supervise and work into the Northern Region Gender Dysphoria Team.
The post holder must have proven demonstrable supervisory, leadership and administrative experience along with previous supervisor experience in an NHS Trust preferred. The post holder will be required to monitor admin staff's performance and processes and must have proven demonstrable experience of diary management and note taking.
Essential Core Skills and Experience
You should be confident, have evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be able to problem solve in a fast-paced environment, work under pressure and be used to working to a high degree of confidentiality and sensitivity. An awareness of transgender issues and gender diversity is essential. Previous experience in supervising staff is also essential.
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Responsibilities
The successful candidate will have day to day supervisory responsibility for a growing admin team, currently comprising of:
- 4x Band 3 Admin Officers working in Gender Dysphoria, Adult Eating Disorders and Mental Health and Deafness
- 3x Band 2 Admin Assistants working into Gender Dysphoria and Adult Eating Disorders
The post holder will be responsible for dealing with all staffing issues including:
- Recruitment
- Appraisal
- Training
- Performance and quality management
- Supervision and support
The successful candidate will also work closely with the Gender Dysphoria Service Pathway Coordinator and Medical Assistants to ensure an efficient and streamline service is provided to an exclusive client base. You will report directly to the Administration Manager but work closely with clinical staff on a day to day basis.
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Additional Duties
The post holder will also undertake additional duties such as:
- Ordering supplies
- Requesting repairs
- Updating rotas and duty sheets
This list is not exhaustive.
About Us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Important Note
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Anne Sherriffs
- Job title: Administration Manager
- Email address: anne.sherriffs@cntw.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 07880054215
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