
Job requirements
Essential
14 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of Patient Administration systems
- Knowledge
General office duties
- Knowledge
Knowledge of the Microsoft Packages
- Knowledge
Previous experience working within an administrative or healthcare environment
- Knowledge
Previous experience of working with the general public
- Knowledge
Customer service skills
- Skills & Abilities
Typing/IT skills (email, word processing & file management)
- Skills & Abilities
Good communication skills
- Skills & Abilities
Excellent telephony skills
- Skills & Abilities
Flexibility to cope with the changing needs of the job
- Skills & Abilities
Excellent organisational skills
- Skills & Abilities
Ability to work alone and make own judgements
- Education & Qualifications
English and Maths, GCSE, CSE, level 1 A-C or above
- Education & Qualifications
IT skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills & Abilities
NVQ in customer care or equivalent
- Education & Qualifications
NVQ qualification level 2 or 3 in Business & Administration/Customer Care/Team Leading or equivalent
Job overview
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 is unfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £41,700 per annum or the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.
Main duties of the job
Managing a range of secretarial/clerical support to Health Professionals and Allied Health Professionals Undertake 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.
Detailed job description and main 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, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
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.
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This advert is for Administrative assistant with Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in Ashton-under-Lyne, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 pro rata per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Oct 2026.
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