Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced administration candidates to join our busy administration team. We currently have the following part time vacancies for Band 3 Administration Officers in the Department of Psychology based at Bensham Hospital, Fontwell Drive, Gateshead NE8 4YL.

1 x 22.5hrs (working Wednesday to Friday inclusive)

1 x 30hrs (working Tuesday to Friday inclusive)

This is a very busy service and the successful post holders will be members of the admin team to support the multi-disciplinary clinical team to provide a comprehensive, high quality administrative service at all times.

The post holders must facilitate excellent customer service and be confident in dealing with service users face to face as well as on the telephone. You will undertake a variety of admin duties as assigned by the Administration Team Lead/Administration Manager/Consultant Clinical Psychologists.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate recent proven 12 month experience in the following administration skills that are required for this post:

Experience in a customer / patient focused environment

Experience in Administration/Secretarial post

Excellent communication and interpersonal Skills

Fast, accurate typing/keyboard skills,

Minute taking experience

Diary Management

A good understanding of inputting data to a database system

A good working knowledge of Microsoft word/excel/office packages

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to be self-directed, motivated and be able to contribute positively within a team

Well organised and structured

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate flexibility in the role in order to meet the needs of the service

The post holder must be able to demonstrate the ability to deal with possible exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances and will be expected to participate on all relevant training courses appropriate to the role.

You should currently hold the required level of qualifications, as outlined in the Essential Criteria of the Personal Specification otherwise you will not be shortlisted

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 .

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 21st August 2025

Closing date : 4th September 2025

We welcome your application.

Please note - this vacancy will close once a sufficient number of applications are received.