Administration Assistant
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Gateshead, NE10 8DX
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
11 September 2026
11 days left
Job description
Applications are invited from qualified and experienced Administration candidates to join our busy administration teams. We currently have 1 vacancy f...
Candidates must have proven demonstrable experience in the last 12 months of the following:
- Experience in working in a customer / patient focused environment (face to face and telephone)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Database inputting
- Electronic filing systems
- Microsoft word/excel/powerpoint/office packages including email
- Fast, accurate typing/keyboard skills
- Typing letters
- 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
- Ability to change tasks at short notice
- Reliable and punctual
- The post holder will be expected to demonstrate flexibility in the role
The post holder will 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. If you do not meet this criteria 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.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- OCR/RSA Level 2 Typing/Word processing qualification (or equivalent) and/or relevant demonstrable experience
- Good general level of education to O-Level/ GCSE or equivalent in English Language
- NVQ in Business Administration (or equivalent)
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Customer Care (or equivalent)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point
- Able to input data accurately and efficiently
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrates good Customer Care Skills
- Good working knowledge of office procedures
- Good organisational and planning skills using own initiative
Desirable
- Knowledge of working in an NHS environment
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an administration role
- Ability to uphold confidentiality at all times
- Able to prioritise and plan own workload
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS/healthcare setting
- Experience using stock
- Experience of working with paper-based and electronic filing systems
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
28 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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