Administration Assistant
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8RRView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 October 2026
11 days leftJob description
Applications are invited from qualified and experienced administration candidates to join our busy administration team. We currently have a full-time ...
Candidates must be able to demonstrate proven admin experience within the last 12 months in the following skills that are required for this post:
- Experience in a customer / patient focused environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Fast, accurate typing/keyboard skills
- A good understanding of inputting data to a database system
- A good working knowledge of all Microsoft packages (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 in 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.
Education and Qualification
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 Level 2 in Customer Care (or equivalent); - 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
- Perform repetitive tasks whilst maintaining attention to detail
- Ability to maintain and update Patient Information Database(s)
- 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; - ty to maintain and update patient information database(s).
Experience
Essential
- Ability to uphold confidentiality at all times.
- Experience of carrying out administrative tasks, e.g., data input, receiving and making telephone calls.
- 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
- Experience of processing NHS/health care documentation.
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
16 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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