Administration Assistant- Temporary Staffing Team


Location
Scarborough, England
Salary
£25,272 Pro rata
Profession
Administrative assistant
Grade
Band 2
Deadline
21 Oct 2026
Contract Type
9 months (Fixed term/secondment up to 9 months. Post may become permanent.)
Posted Date
07 Oct 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

6 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Skills

    Good organisational skills

  • Skills

    Effective communication skills, verbal and written.

  • Skills

    Able to work under own initiative and stay calm under pressure.

  • Education, Qualifications and Training

    GCSE English Language and Maths, Grade C or above (or equivalent/demonstrable experience).

  • Education, Qualifications and Training

    Computer literacy skills

  • Education, Qualifications and Training

    Previous clerical/administrative experience

Desirable

2 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Education, Qualifications and Training

    Previous office/administrative experience in an NHS environment.

  • Education, Qualifications and Training

    Experience of dealing with confidential Information

Job overview

Would you be interested in an administrative career within the NHS?

Do you enjoy giving great customer service whilst working in a fast paced and evolving environment?

If you have answered yes, then a role within the Temporary Staffing Team may be the perfect opportunity for you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hardworking and motivated individual to join the organisation in the capacity of Temporary Staffing Admin Assistant.

The Temporary Staffing Service provides support to the whole organisation. We are a busy and committed team, who work closely together to deliver the best service possible to our wards and departments.

Main duties of the job

You will work as part of a large team, you will also be confident with using your own initiative whilst going that extra mile to give the best customer experience.

The successful candidate will; show initiative, be highly organised, have excellent communication skills, possess a high level a computer of literacy and have strong attention to detail as well as being good with numbers. Knowledge of temporary staffing processes and experience of working within the NHS in an office/administrative role would be an advantage.

The post holder will use a variety of systems to ensure that Bank and Agency Workers shifts are recorded and processed accurately whilst liaising with wards, departments and the Senior Nursing Team.

We offer a safe and friendly working environment, working with specialists who have a wealth of Temporary Staffing knowledge to share with you.

If this excites you then we want to hear from you!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

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This advert is for Administration Assistant- Temporary Staffing Team with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Scarborough, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Administrative assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,272 Pro rata. The contract type is 9 months (Fixed term/secondment up to 9 months. Post may become permanent.). The application deadline is 21 Oct 2026.

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