# Admin Team Lead > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/admin-team-lead/cfbd21d7-bb92-4311-b2ef-83001abb5921 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/admin-team-lead/cfbd21d7-bb92-4311-b2ef-83001abb5921.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust - **Location:** Meadow Park - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Administrative team leader - **Salary:** £28392.00 to £31157.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-14T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-01T10:27:15.848Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8333958 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8333958?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview DynamicHealth - Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Specialist Services are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and dedicated individual to join our service. We have a full-time vacancy working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday for an Admin Lead position within our administrative team. The postholder will be required to attend our locality hubs to support the management of administrative staff at both Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Huntingdon & Doddington Hospital. DynamicHealth forms part of East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives. DynamicHealth provides specialised community service across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, for people aged 16 years and over living with or experiencing problems from muscles, nerves and joints. The team are passionate about delivering a highly effective, evidence based and sustainable service for our NHS users. DynamicHealth operates 3 Administrative locality hubs over our 6 sites. Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 08/10/2026 ### Main duties of the job This post requires the postholder to help provide a flexible, innovative and forward thinking administration service that underpins the effective delivery of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Specialist Services provided by East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust. The postholder will need to be able to work effectively to support the team to achieve deadlines. The postholder will require a good knowledge of administration and possess strong organisational skills. The post holder will support their team with line management and work collaboratively with other locality cohorts across the unit, to problem solve and overcome issues as they arise; reporting to the Assistant Service & Performance Manager, to accomplish and deliver effective services for patients throughout Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. To work with and assist both the Assistant Service & Performance Manager and Clinical/Team Leads to deliver physiotherapy services throughout the designated geographical area. Work with the Physio and Clinical Leads to develop and streamline processes between clinical and admin processes. To provide administrative and business support that underpins the effective delivery of community based musculoskeletal physiotherapy services provided by Dynamic Health, part of East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust. Responsibility for line management of a team of administrators to include day to day supervision. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities ### Main Duties and Responsibilities - To provide administrative and professional leadership to the wider administrative team in line with the Trusts values, administrative processes and organisational policies. - To effectively manage the implementation of admin local policies/processes of the service and provide guidance for queries and support administrative changes of work within the unit, including support to the clinical team to implement ledger changes and rota building. - Responsible for the day-to-day operation and direction of the administrative team within own locality and supporting other localities when required. - To provide administrative support and leadership across other localities as and when required. - To represent the administrative team at internal and external meetings as required - To assist the Assistant Service and Performance Manager with the development, implementation and monitoring of standard operating procedures, policies and work practises aligned to the administrative functions of the wider team. - Assist and support the unit with the projects and programmes in line with role. - Responsible for the recruitment of the administrative staff and apprentices within own locality. - Make required arrangements to block Systmone rotas for clinical staff as and when required. - Support the locality with estates issues, and liaise with external contractors as required, escalating any issues not resolved with the Assistant Service and Performance Manager. - Work with and support the update of the locality Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) liaising with the Site Lead and Assistant Service and Performance Manager and ensure that staff are aware of where it is kept. - To support the administration team with the process of archiving patient files and staff records in accordance with the Records Management Policy. - Collaboratively working across the unit to ensure workload tasks are shared effectively and address any staffing issues that may arise. - Complete Datix and support administration staff to complete Datix’ as required and as Handler to investigate Datix’ as they arise. - Referral to Treatment (RTT) - To manage, monitor and escalate as appropriate ensuring accurate completion of reports and data quality. This includes weekly checking of patient clocks and validation of these clocks ready for reporting. - Slot utilisation reporting – Recording the units unused slots and directing the team accordingly to maximise capacity. - Raising with administrative staff and supporting them to manage identified errors from reports. - To contribute to unit and locality meetings raising any issues/concerns and addressing any actions. - Responsibility for the management of patient pathways in line with the 18-week Referral To Treatment (RTT) Access Policy. ### Communication - Liaise and communicate with work colleagues, patients, management teams and other allied health professionals to include internal and external agencies. - To explain administrative working practices to team members both clinical and non-clinical. - To manage and resolve stressful situations e.g. complains, staffing issues, etc. as they arise and seek support and guidance from the Assistant Service and Performance Manager or Leads as and when required. - To maintain strong working relationships with internal and external organisations, promoting and sharing the units standards. - Contribute to East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust internal and external communication strategies ensuring effective communication and engagement within the team and organisation. - To contribute to ensuring the East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust responsibilities to engage and consult with patients and the public are met in line with statutory requirements. ### Budgetary Responsibility - Authorised signatory and support for procurement and sourcing for clinical and office equipment within the unit. - Contribute to the finance establishment meeting – ensuring the staffing establishment up to date. - Complete relevant payroll forms for staff. Authorised signatory for admin team e-expenses relating to - travel and other expenses. ### People Management - To line manage/supervise administration staff and be responsible for the process for recruitment and selection, appraisals and 1:1 supervision, competency and performance management. - Responsible for providing induction, training and competencies for new admin starters playing a key role in the dissemination of continued learning across the administrative workforce. - Maintaining employee personnel files and associated documentation/systems for apprentices and administration staff including personal development, grievance and disciplinary issues, and leavers all in accordance with Human Resource policies and procedures seeking support when required. - Responsible for staff management in accordance with Human Resources policies and procedures and keeping relevant staff systems updated. Maintaining own professional development and requirement to - take part in own appraisal, objective and maintain your personal development plan. - Contribute to your regular supervision sessions in accordance with the Trust Policy. - To attend all relevant mandatory training as and when required to do so. ### Clinical and Practice Governance - Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act. - Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies. - The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes - The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures - Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust. - The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team. ### General Safeguarding people responsibility Safeguarding children and adults at risk of abuse or neglect is a collective responsibility. There is an expectation that all staff develop and maintain their role relevant safeguarding people competencies and comply with local safeguarding partnerships practice. Alongside this employee who are registrants are reminded of their professional duty of care. Safeguarding means protecting a citizen’s health, wellbeing and human rights; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. It is an integral part of providing high-quality health care. Those most in need of protection include: o Children and young people o Adults at risk, such as those receiving care in their own home, people with physical, sensory and mental impairments, and those with learning disabilities. The post holder must at all times carry out their duties with regard to East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Policy. To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff. All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures. This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust. ### Applicant requirements The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Post holder must have experience of working in the field of administration. - Proven experience of managing a team of staff. **Desirable** - Previous experience of SystmOne - Experience of managing a budget ### Skills & Knowledge **Essential** - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own work and the work of others - Wide knowledge of office procedures - Ability to work flexibly as part of a team - Time management and prioritisation skills - Ability to use initiative without close supervision - Use of Microsoft applications, Word, Outlook Excel, Powerpoint and Teams. **Desirable** - Understanding of NHS structures and healthcare terminology. - Knowledge of ESR and/or NHS electronic systems. ### Qualifications & Training **Essential** - GCSE English and Maths Grade C and above or equivalent qualification - NVQ / Diploma level in Business & Administration Level 3 or equivalent experience **Desirable** - Computer Skills Qualification or equivalent experience ## Documents - [a message from the chief executive (pdf, 193.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3043) - [job description & person specification (pdf, 168.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10659347) - [application & interview skills tips_june26 (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3056) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.