Administration Assistant | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

“Previous applicants need not apply”

An opportunity has arisen to recruit a permanent part time Administration Assistant based at The Bungalow, Colchester. The days are Thursday and Friday 9 am to 5 pm. It will involve you working at various location every week to cover the needs of the service. The areas we cover are Colchester and Clacton.

We are looking forsomeone with the ability and confidence to use their own initiative and prioritise tasks. The post holder must possess excellent communication skills and relevant administrative experience, must be flexible and have attention to detail.You will also need to be computer literate with experience of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. You will be given full training on the various systems that we use.

We are looking for someone with a positive and compassionate approach to supporting patient care. The role will also include telephone calls with our patients and due to the nature of the services we provide administrative support for, these can sometimes be distressing.

We will offer you support, supervision, training and the opportunity for personal development.

The role will involve providing support to our clinical colleagues with administrative tasks by providing support in various roles and over the telephone. This role may involve travelling to the various sites we manage to provide admin support to our services.

You must be able to build effective working relationships, be approachable and accessible with a flexible approach to work. This is an excellent career development opportunity for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual who wishes to pursue an administrative career in the NHS. Successful candidates will be expected to work in the organisation, providing services in a professional, efficient, friendly and polite manner.

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 pro rata for part time.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Please note that our Job Description is generic and covers all of our admin posts throughout the Trust.

Please find attached the job description and person specification.

This advert closes on Friday 29 May 2026