# Administration Assistant/Receptionist

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Shipley
- **Region:** North East and Yorkshire
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Administrative and IT
- **Grade:** Band 2
- **Salary:** £25,272 Per Annum Pro Rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Reception hours 9-5pm Mon-Fri -  2 posts X 22.50hrs. First post Mon, Tues, Wed. Second post Wed, Thurs, Fri. 7.5hrs per day.)
- **Closing date:** 2026-05-31T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-05-21T15:00:46.728Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/West_Yorkshire/Bradford/Bradford_District_Care_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Administration/Administration-v8026501
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8026501?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.bdct.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

We are looking to recruit 2 Administration Assistant/Receptionists for 22.5 hours per week, who will work across and be trained in our Community Mental Health Receptions.

The role would be ideal for those with experience of patient and service user contact, an excellent telephone manner and a strong administration focus. Comprehensive training will be provided to the right person.

The administration assistant will support delivery of clerical support to a range of identified clinical services, prioritising and managing own workload using the workflow management system to respond to work activities, customer queries, responding to correspondence.

The administration assistant will provide support for:

- Trust receptions at designated Community  sites
- General administration support for defined community based clinical services

Closing- 31st May 2026

Shortlisting- 1st June 2026

Interview- 8th & 9th June 2026

### Main duties of the job

The Administration Assistant/ Receptionist role will provide an efficient, effective and high quality administrative support to health and social care professionals and service users/patients within a community based or district wide team.

- Reception roles are within Community Health Centre's
- Admin Hub roles are within admin office environment
- All successful candidates will be required to travel.
We have x2 positions core hours of 9-5pm, 22.5 hrs per week. Mon-Wed and Wed-Fri.
Flexibility to these hours will be a requirement where reception cover is needed dependent on the needs of the site. 
Hub Office Bases:  Horton Park BD7 & Meridian House BD21
Community Receptions Sites:
- Meridian House Keighley BD21 4AD,
- Somerset House Shipley BD18 3BP,
- Waddiloves Queens Road BD8 7BT
- Horton Park HC Level 3  BD7 3EG
- Fieldhead Business Centre BD7 1LG
- Craven Centre Skipton BD23 2RJ

Take a look at an insight into working in admin services:

https://youtu.be/Qq0pg4tGUQ0?si=rdaW6wZqu7kBRVdJ

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

## Job Details

We are looking to recruit 2 Administration Assistant/Receptionists for 22.5 hours per week, who will work across and be trained in our Community Mental Health Receptions.

The role would be ideal for those with experience of patient and service user contact, an excellent telephone manner and a strong administration focus. Comprehensive training will be provided to the right person.

The administration assistant will support delivery of clerical support to a range of identified clinical services, prioritising and managing own workload using the workflow management system to respond to work activities, customer queries, responding to correspondence.

The administration assistant will provide support for:

Closing- 31st May 2026

Shortlisting- 1st June 2026

Interview- 8th & 9th June 2026

## Job Description

The Administration Assistant/ Receptionist role will provide an efficient, effective and high quality administrative support to health and social care professionals and service users/patients within a community based or district wide team.

Take a look at an insight into working in admin services:

https://youtu.be/Qq0pg4tGUQ0?si=rdaW6wZqu7kBRVdJ

## Responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

## Person Specification

### Skills

**Essential**

- Able to communicate well, verbally and written (articulate, meaningful, legible and appropriate to the audience)
- Numerate – to be able to undertake basic calculations/information
- Ability to prioritise workload and work on own initiative within procedures and with supervision
- Ability to work as part of a team, sharing knowledge and training
- Can demonstrate attention to detail
- Ability to use and maintain office systems
- Ability to word process documents and complete information accurately

### Knowledge

**Essential**

- Understanding Confidentiality and how to maintain this
- Knowledge of office systems and processes
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
- Knowledge of receiving visitors/telephone callers and taking accurate messages

### Experience

**Essential**

- Data inputting experience
- Experience of general office duties
- Experience of call handling/switchboard
- Customer service experience

**Desirable**

- Experience of working in a busy administrative role.
- Experience of front of house customer facing
- Experience of dealing with petty cash.

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Level 2 qualification in relevant field or equivalent level of  Experience. (e.g. GCSE A-C or NVQ Level 2)

### Attitude/Approach

**Essential**

- To build rapport, engage and develop positive relationships.
- Positive, motivated and enthusiastic.
- Courteous and sensitive to others needs or feelings.
- Punctual and Professional.
- Flexible in approach to supporting colleagues and the service.
- To take responsibility for self.

## Documents

- [id guidance (pdf, 486.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1948)
- [useful links (pdf, 174.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1944)
- [candidate guide (pdf, 6.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2683)
- [wellbeing flyer (pdf, 4.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1945)
- [organisational strategy (pdf, 366.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1947)
- [how we use your information (pdf, 30.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1949)
- [staff childcare and carers support (pdf, 800.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1946)
- [administration assistant/receptionist (pdf, 133.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10313491)

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