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Administration Assistant

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1QEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£25,272

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

18 November 2026

6 days left

Job description

Applications are invited from qualified and experienced administration candidates to join our busy administration team. We currently have a full time ...

Candidates will be responsible for administrative functions and must have demonstrable recent 12 month experienceincluding, but not limited, to the following: (see job description for further information):

Experience working in a customer / patient focused environment (face to face and telephone)

General administrative duties

Fast, accurate typing/keyboard skills

Typing letters/reports

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

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.

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
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
  • Good working knowledge of office procedures
  • Good organisational and planning skills using own initiative
  • Demonstrates good customer care skills at all times.

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

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

4 November 2026

Last checked

6 November 2026

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About the employer

CNT
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

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