A chance to steady a team that helps people find their footing when life feels heavy
Location
Bristol BS15 9TR
Type
Part time 22.5 hours per week Permanent
Salary (£)
£27,485 to £30,162 per year pro rata
About Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
They support people across Avon and Wiltshire with specialist mental health care rooted in empathy and teamwork. Their services run through hospitals and community settings where psychologists, nurses, therapists, social workers, and many others work side by side. They believe care works best when every voice is heard and every person feels seen. If someone wants to join a team that values compassion as much as skill, they might feel right at home here.
Job details
Benefits
• Supportive team culture that encourages learning and shared problem solving
• Flexible working approach that helps balance life and responsibilities
• Chance to work closely with senior leaders for stronger career confidence
• Access to wellbeing resources designed to keep staff supported
• Part of a large mental health trust that offers development opportunities
Requirements
• Strong administrative background with confidence working independently
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office with solid skills in Word and Excel
• Clear communicator who can speak with people from different backgrounds
• Able to manage diaries and meetings with accuracy
• Steady under pressure when handling sensitive or emotional situations
• Willing to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
• Positive approach to deadlines and changing priorities
• Understanding of secondary mental health services is helpful
Salary Details
Salary is offered at Band 4 with pay adjusted on a pro rata basis for part time hours.
About the Role
This role supports the Head of Psychological Therapies and contributes to the smooth running of specialist mental health services. The work stretches across communication, organisation, and problem solving where each task has a direct effect on how well teams can support service users. From gathering data to coordinating diaries, each action keeps the service moving. Someone in this role becomes a reliable anchor for the wider team and helps create the calm structure that clinical staff rely on. The keywords around administrative support, career development, and supportive team culture are woven through this work because the role touches all three every day.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage diaries and schedule meetings to keep the team running efficiently
• Prepare agendas and documents so discussions stay focused and productive
• Collate key performance data that shapes service planning
• Handle enquiries from staff, carers, and external partners with care
• Support distressed service users in a calm and empathetic way
• Work with sensitive information responsibly to protect trust
• Coordinate HR related meetings that keep staffing matters organised
• Provide guidance to secretarial staff to maintain consistent standards
• Keep accurate patient information updated which supports safe care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
A DBS check will be required for this role.
Certificate of Sponsorship
This vacancy is not eligible for a Certificate of Sponsorship and does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.
Equal Opportunity Statement
They welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value the unique perspectives that people bring. Diversity strengthens their teams and improves the care they provide.
Employer Details
• Company Name Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
• Address Bath NHS House Newbridge Hill Bath Avon BA1 3QE
• Contact 01225 731731
Reference Number
342 SGLOS062 1125
How To Apply
If this role feels like the right fit, consider sending an application today so you do not miss the chance to join a warm and purposeful team.
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