Administrator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an organised and motivated Administrator to join the Mental Health Team at HMP Buckley Hall. The post holder will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day running of the service, providing high-quality administrative support to the wider clinical team.

The role will involve managing referrals and appointments, maintaining accurate patient records, supporting correspondence and ensuring effective communication across the service. This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys working as part of a busy team and wants to make a positive contribution to the delivery of mental health care within a secure environment.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide a comprehensive and confidential secretarial service and administration support to the mental health team and the psychology team within HMP Forest Bank. The post requires highly developed administration, secretarial and organisational skills.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year

per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-8328710

Job locations

HMP Buckley Hall

Buckley Hall Road

Rochdale

OL12 9DP

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities for this role are included in the attached job description and person specification

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities for this role are included in the attached job description and person specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RSA Level III word processing or equivalent level of experience.

Desirable

• Willingness to attend training sessions and attain further qualifications as required.

Experience

Essential

• Must demonstrate Admin/Secretarial experience
• Must have experience of office technology including use of photocopier, fax, laminator etc.

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of software packages required for role.

Communication

Essential

• Good communication skills when liaising with clients, colleagues, visitors when on the phone and face to face.

Organisational

Essential

• Ability to arrange appointments, meetings.

Self Reliance

Essential

• Ability to work without constant supervision and on own initiative whilst carrying out routine duties.

Self Reliance

Essential

• Able to implement admin systems and procedures to maximise time

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RSA Level III word processing or equivalent level of experience.

Desirable

• Willingness to attend training sessions and attain further qualifications as required.

Experience

Essential

• Must demonstrate Admin/Secretarial experience
• Must have experience of office technology including use of photocopier, fax, laminator etc.

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of software packages required for role.

Communication

Essential

• Good communication skills when liaising with clients, colleagues, visitors when on the phone and face to face.

Organisational

Essential

• Ability to arrange appointments, meetings.

Self Reliance

Essential

• Ability to work without constant supervision and on own initiative whilst carrying out routine duties.

Self Reliance

Essential

• Able to implement admin systems and procedures to maximise time

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Buckley Hall

Buckley Hall Road

Rochdale

OL12 9DP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Buckley Hall

Buckley Hall Road

Rochdale

OL12 9DP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities for this role are included in the attached job description and person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RSA Level III word processing or equivalent level of experience.

Desirable

• Willingness to attend training sessions and attain further qualifications as required.

Experience

Essential

• Must demonstrate Admin/Secretarial experience
• Must have experience of office technology including use of photocopier, fax, laminator etc.

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of software packages required for role.

Communication

Essential

• Good communication skills when liaising with clients, colleagues, visitors when on the phone and face to face.

Organisational

Essential

• Ability to arrange appointments, meetings.

Self Reliance

Essential

• Ability to work without constant supervision and on own initiative whilst carrying out routine duties.

Self Reliance

Essential

• Able to implement admin systems and procedures to maximise time