Job requirements
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Essential
18 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Relevant secretarial experience as Team Secretary/Administrator
- Experience
Good standard of general education including GCSE English & Maths
- Experience
Previous experience of data input
- Personal Attributes
Demonstrates a willingness to undertake further training, identification of own development and training needs
- Personal Attributes
Excellent customer service skills
- Personal Attributes
Flexible and adaptable
- Personal Attributes
Ability to demonstrate the positive applications of our behaviours Respectful, Honest and Trustworthy, Caring and Compassionate
- Qualifications & Training
Good Standard of general education including GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent level of qualification)
- Qualifications & Training
NVQ Level 3, RSA III or equivalent level of secretarial/administrative experience or actively working towards.
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Demonstrate the ability to prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of effective team working
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of confidentiality
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Excellent organisational skills
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Problem solving skills
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Excel, etc.
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Able to work on own initiative
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post including cover at other offices as required to ensure adequate service provision
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
High level communication skills (written and verbal)
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Previous experience of working within the NHS or care based setting
- Experience
Relevant experience of working in an office environment
- Experience
Experience of using RiO or a patient clinical system or database systems
- Qualifications & Training
ECDL
- Qualifications & Training
Minimum 1 year administration experience
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Use of internal and external systems
Job overview
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an Administrator to join our Home First Team (Discharge to Access – D2A) based in North Staffordshire.
If you’re seeking a fresh challenge within an organisation committed to supporting your development and helping you reach your full potential, this could be the perfect role for you.
In this position, you will provide confidential and effective administrative support to the Home First Team. You will need strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise the demands of a busy team. We’re looking for someone who is calm, motivated, and adaptable, with a positive and flexible approach to their work and the resilience to manage changing or challenging situations.
There may be a requirement for you to travel between Trust locations in the Staffordshire area as well as other locations as required by the service.
Main duties of the job
As administrator, you will be expected to work independently, showing initiative and a willingness to support colleagues as an integral member of the team.
As part of this role, you will be required to:
- Prioritise tasks and meet deadlines to fulfil the requirements of the role, working with others to deliver a high‑quality and seamless service.
- Have strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to manage sensitive and challenging situations.
- Attend meetings, transcribe and distribute minutes, book venues and arrange hospitality as required.
- Be confident and knowledgeable in the use of computers, Microsoft office and IT systems.
- Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines, taking action and alerting nurses/management if concerned about any aspect of patient care.
- Support and assist the Team Leader in recruitment and induction of new staff and associated duties
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
For further details about this diverse and engaging role, please refer to the full job description and person specification.
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This advert is for Administrator with Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Stafford, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrator role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 pa pro rota. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Oct 2026.
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