via Indeed · 9 October 2026 ·today

Administration Assistant

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust EPUT
Colchester Part-time
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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, 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.

Benefits

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.

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