Senior Administrator | Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2026 |
| Location: | St Albans, AL4 9XR |
| Company: | Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7910767/812-26-JA-PALMS-A |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Administrator to join our ever evolving team providing Administrative support to PALMS where we have a proven track record of our Administrators developing and progressing to other careers within the NHS in a range of roles.
We are seeking to appoint a motivated and forward thinking Senior Administrator who can work flexibly and is committed to supporting the development of PALMS. PALMS are open to flexible working and therefore part time hours would be considered.
*Proposed interview date 22nd April 2026*
The ideal candidate will:
• Be a hardworking, well organised and adaptable individual
• Be able to evaluate and prioritise work, responding quickly to daily changes in work pattern
• Be able to work in a team environment and make valuable contributions
• Have an excellent telephone manner, communicating with professionals and families with tact and sensitivity
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Have excellent touch typing skills and be able to type from digitally dictated files
PALMS is a friendly, cohesive and proactive team who value feedback. We empower all team members to contribute to the continuous development of the service and welcome innovation and change.
PALMS works across Hertfordshire providing a specialist multi-disciplinary approach. PALMS is a CAMHS Mental Health commissioned service which offers individually tailored support for children and young people (CYP), aged 0-18 who have an intellectual disability and/or who are autistic, helping families to manage behaviours of concern, toileting, feeding and sleeping concerns which have not benefitted from community interventions and/or to support mental health needs which cannot be met with reasonable adjustment by other CAMHS services. Interventions include workshops, intervention groups, individual therapy, parent as therapist sessions, and a family clinic. PALMS aims to keep children and young people with their families thereby improving outcomes for all family members. PALMS predominantly applies narrative, systemic, positive behaviour, and bio-psycho social models adhering to the STOMP / STAMP and Transforming Care Agendas.
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You need to apply before the interview takes place.
We can offer you:
• Regular appraisal, personal development planning and opportunities for continuing professional development.
• Regular line management and support including clinical supervision
• The chance to work with a number of different professionals
In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of up to 5% of basic salary
Afull valid driving licenceandaccess to a carinsured to use for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). Applicants to be aware that PALMS work within the ULEZ zone and any charges due to non-compliant vehicles can not be reimbursed by the Trust.
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages.
Interviews will be run either in person at one of our bases or using Microsoft Teams, full details and instructions will be provided to successful candidates.
This advert closes on Sunday 12 Apr 2026
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