Job overview
***This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested***
The post holder will provide a comprehensive administrative support to the departments within the Rehabilitation Services.
To work as part of a team and to carry out administrative duties on a day to day basis. This may include covering essential and appropriate operational duties in the absence of colleagues.
Main duties of the job
This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity to join the Stores Team at the West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre. The role is varied and fast-paced, providing essential operational support to the Prosthetics and Orthotics Service through the effective management of stock, equipment orders, and deliveries.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing incoming and outgoing deliveries for the Prosthetics and Orthotics Service.
- Responding to telephone enquiries and queries received by the service, ensuring messages are communicated accurately and in a timely manner.
- Raising, processing, and completing equipment and stock orders.
- Assisting with departmental stocktakes as required.
- Checking goods received against purchase orders to ensure accuracy and escalating any discrepancies or issues to the Team Lead.
- Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the Stores function to help maintain safe and effective patient care services.
The successful candidate will be organised, reliable, and able to work effectively within a busy team environment while maintaining attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information please see full job description
This role is NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using word processing packages
- Experience in a similar administrative role
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS
Qualifications
Essential
- RSA 2 or equivalent in typing or word processing
- GCSE level or equivalent in Maths and English
Skills/knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of patient information systems and databases
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft office applications
Desirable
- Knowledge of RIO
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This advert is for Band 2 Admin Assistant with Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum (pro rata). The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (FTC). The application deadline is 03 Jul 2026.
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