Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Business Assistant - Griffin Ward
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Business Assistant - Griffin Ward
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a Business Assistant to join the team at Griffin Ward, a female adult inpatient ward for patients with mental health illnesses at the Herschel Prins Centre.
About the Role
Warnings
We may close this advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.
In this supportive, innovative, and dynamic work environment, the Business Assistant will:
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to a multi-disciplinary team
- Collaborate with a welcoming, cohesive team
- Demonstrate a commitment to the Trust’s values in daily work life
Key Responsibilities
As a Business Assistant, your duties will include:
- Meeting & Minute-taking: Attend meetings, record minutes/notes, circulate documentation, log actions, and follow up to ensure critical tasks are prioritised
- Diary Management: Organise your own and others’ schedules, coordinate appointments, implement flagging/prioritisation systems for emails
- Front-of-House Support: Cover the main reception/airlock to assist the wider team when needed
- Professional Communication: Create and format all official correspondence (letters, briefings, presentations, reports) to a high standard
- Order & Inventory Management: Oversee purchasing of goods/services, monitor order progress, ensure accurate invoicing and receipt verification
- Complaints Handling: Process complaints independently, resolve problems using initiative, and escalate when necessary
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Requirements
We are looking for a motivated team player who demonstrates confidence in:
- IT & Audio-typing skills (excellent proficiency required)
- ** Written and verbal communication** (ability to liaise with service users in a calm and compassionate manner)
- Proactive & Positive Collaboration with administrative and clinical teams
Support & Development
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust prioritises your health and wellbeing, providing:
- A structured induction period
- Regular supervision and support
- Flexible learning journeys to help you achieve long-term career goals
Benefits
- ✅ Competitive pension contribution + holiday allowance starting at 27 days
- ✅ Free onsite parking
- ✅ Access to additional benefits including:
- Discounted shopping
- Recognition schemes
- Various work-life balance packages
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About Us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust serves over 1 million people across Leicestershire, Leicester, and Rutland. We offer:
- Over 100 diverse service locations, including inpatient wards, community, and learning disability services
- A workforce of 6,500+ staff dedicated to excellence
- Equal opportunities initiative actively supporting underrepresented communities
- Flexible working arrangements based on policy alignment
- A strengthened commitment to diversity and inclusion
Additional Notes
- All substantive roles include a 6-month probationary period (excluding clinical/medical staff)
- DBS disclosure cost (mandatory for the role) is due to be deducted from salary post-employment initiation
- For NHS role prioritisation, preference may be given to local NHS applicants meeting essential criteria
For inquiries, please reach out to Kimberley Shaw via: 📞 07887434576 | ✉ kimberley.shaw7@nhs.net
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