Job overview
Community Midwifery require the support of an Administrative Assistant. We have 9 Community Teams that work across Derby City, Derbyshire and Staffordshire. The efficient running of these relies on administrative support.
Community midwifery operates across several team bases throughout Derby City, Derbyshire and Staffordshire.
The successful applicant will be expected to be based at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital and support the others virtually, there may be some requirement to attend another site on occasion but this would be minimal.
The successful applicant would be expected to work closely with these teams and to support them with ordering stock requirements.
There are a number of databases that require monitoring and data input therefore confidence with IT skills and Excel are required.
Also a requirement to access patient systems and schedule appointments
Assist in any additional related project work as directed.
The role will have some requirement to manage diaries, take notes and send out agendas.
The postholder will not be under direct supervision at all times therefore working under own initiative is key.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job will be updating spreadsheets and databases, ordering stock for teams, filing and tracking records, responding to emails, using different electronic patient record systems, making appointments and communicating with different departments.
Closing date of applications: 03rd August 2026
Interview date: 17th August 2026
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Knowledge
Desirable
- 5 GCSES Grade C/Grade 4 or above must include English and Maths or equivalent
Skills and Ability
Essential
- To be able to demonstrate the ability to work accuracy and pay attention to detail
- To be able to demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative with guidance and within procedural guidelines, demonstrating an understanding of confidentiality
Desirable
- Problem solving skills and ability to contribute to continuous improvement discussions
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of using Microsoft Office packages including Word and Excel (or demonstration of knowledge by achievement of ECDL/CLAIT/ICT recognised digital skills accreditation)
- Previous demonstrable administration experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in a customer facing
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This advert is for Administration Assistant with University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust in Derby, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,272 pro rata pa. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Aug 2026.
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