Administration Assistant
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Ashington, NE63 0EYView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
23 October 2026
3 days leftJob description
30 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Working pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate to meet the needs of the service. An exciting opport...
The post holder will be working alongside others within the administration team and with clinical colleagues, providing confidential and efficientadministrative support with allocated duties. A good knowledge of Microsoft packages and typing qualifications are essential for this role.Duties include:o Taking telephone calls and receiving visitors to the serviceo Typing reports and letterso Working out of a shared inboxo Taking notes to meetings on occasionso Updating patient information systems (training will be given)o Maintaining diarieso Arranging meetings if requestedo Ordering supplies (training will be given)o Reception dutieso Supporting the clinical team and admin colleagues under the direction of the Admin Team Leado Other duties as required.
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.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Intermediate (Level 2) Typing/Word processing qualification and/or relevant demonstrable experience e.g. 12 months experience.
- Good general level of education up to Level 1 standard in English Language and Maths.
Desirable: - NVQ 2 in Customer Service; - NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration.; - Working towards Level 2 standard in Maths and English.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point.
- Able to input data accurately and efficiently.
- Undertake repetitive tasks whilst maintaining attention to detail.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, face-to-face and non-facing customers.
- Demonstrates good customer care skills at all times.
- Good working knowledge of office procedures.
- Good organisational and planning skills using own initiative.
Desirable: - Knowledge of working in an NHS environment.; - Ability to maintain and update patient information database(s).
Experience
Essential
- Ability to uphold confidentiality at all times.
- Ability to uphold confidentiality at all times.
- Experience of carrying out administrative tasks, e.g., data input, receiving and making telephone calls.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS/health care setting.
- Experience of processing NHS/health care documentation.
- Experience using stock ordering and/or petty cash systems.
- Experience of working with paper-based and electronic filing systems.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
9 October 2026
Last checked
13 October 2026
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