Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant: Band 3 (34 hours) Permanent

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join The Hospital at Home Directorate.

The post holder will contribute to the smooth operational running of the service through the management of patient information systems, data quality assurance, coordination of referrals, ordering processes, and the provision of administrative support to clinical and managerial staff.

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorshipunder the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting theminimum salary threshold of £41,700 per annum or the required skill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.

Main duties of the job

Managing a range of secretarial/clerical support to Health Professionals and Allied Health ProfessionalsUndertake duties delegated by management, using own initiative and working without supervision.The post holder will be familiar with a full range of clerical/secretarial tasks and undertake specific duties.The post holder will be undertaking tasks requiring strict confidentiality.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year

pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

245-ADM3DIG-10-26

Job locations

Crickets Lane Clinic

Crickets Lane

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 6NG

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills,experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full personspecification, butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills,experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full personspecification, butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• English and Maths, GCSE, CSE, level 1 A-C or above
• IT skills in Microsoft Word and Excel

Desirable

• NVQ qualification level 2 or 3 in Business & Administration/Customer Care/Team Leading or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Patient Administration systems
• General office duties
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Packages
• Previous experience working within an administrative or healthcare environment
• Previous experience of working with the general public
• Customer service skills

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Typing/IT skills (email, word processing & file management)
• Good communication skills
• Excellent telephony skills
• Flexibility to cope with the changing needs of the job
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work alone and make own judgements

Desirable

• NVQ in customer care or equivalent

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• English and Maths, GCSE, CSE, level 1 A-C or above
• IT skills in Microsoft Word and Excel

Desirable

• NVQ qualification level 2 or 3 in Business & Administration/Customer Care/Team Leading or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Patient Administration systems
• General office duties
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Packages
• Previous experience working within an administrative or healthcare environment
• Previous experience of working with the general public
• Customer service skills

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Typing/IT skills (email, word processing & file management)
• Good communication skills
• Excellent telephony skills
• Flexibility to cope with the changing needs of the job
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work alone and make own judgements

Desirable

• NVQ in customer care or equivalent

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Crickets Lane Clinic

Crickets Lane

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 6NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Crickets Lane Clinic

Crickets Lane

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 6NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills,experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full personspecification, butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• English and Maths, GCSE, CSE, level 1 A-C or above
• IT skills in Microsoft Word and Excel

Desirable

• NVQ qualification level 2 or 3 in Business & Administration/Customer Care/Team Leading or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Patient Administration systems
• General office duties
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Packages
• Previous experience working within an administrative or healthcare environment
• Previous experience of working with the general public
• Customer service skills

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Typing/IT skills (email, word processing & file management)
• Good communication skills
• Excellent telephony skills
• Flexibility to cope with the changing needs of the job
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work alone and make own judgements

Desirable

• NVQ in customer care or equivalent