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Band 3 South Unplanned Community Nursing Team Administrator


Location
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum
Profession
Administrative and IT
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
20 Jul 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 12 months (there is a requirement to cover weekend and bank holidays)
Posted Date
06 Jul 2026
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Job overview

The Team Administrator is an exciting role supporting South Unplanned Community Nursing Teams with the administrative function that enable clinical care to be delivered in patient homes.  The vacancy is for 1  post working 37.5 hours over a 7 day rota which includes weekends and bank holidays (enhancements paid for weekend and bank holiday shifts). Current hours will be between 0800-1800.

Main duties of the job

To work closely with clinical staff utilising electronic patient systems to support management of urgent referrals and allocation of clinical visits.

To provide a comprehensive administrative support to the Integrated Multi-Disciplinary Team including typing of letters, minutes of meetings and other documentation.

Implement and maintain central filing systems for patient records, patient information, care plan documentation and staff documentation. Undertake office duties such as photocopying and replenishing information as required by the District Nurses.

Answer non-clinical queries from clients and their relatives seeking advice from the Nursing Staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To provide a comprehensive administrative support to the  Team including typing of letters, minutes of meetings and other documentation. Implement and maintain central filing systems for patient records, patient information, care plan documentation and staff documentation. Use of systems including microsoft word, outlook and excel aswell as other NHS systems including RIO, ESR, CIF, Healthroster and stock ordering systems.

Undertake office duties such as photocopying and replenishing information as required by the team.

Answer non-clinical queries from clients and their relatives seeking advice from the Nursing Staff.

Part of the interview process will include an English and Maths Test.

Person specification

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate to a high level with a wide range of people
  • Ability to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with service users who may be distressed, emotional and/or verbally aggressive
  • Proven Customer Care skills.
  • Ability to handle people in a courteous and sensitive manner, taking into account individual needs
  • Able to multitask, prioritise workload & use own initiative and good time management skills
  • Understanding & commitment to equal opportunities
  • High level written communication skills
  • Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act

Desirable

  • Ability to set up and maintain filing systems
  • Copy Typing skills
  • Knowledge of Rio

Experience

Essential

  • Able to work to deadlines
  • Experience of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Previous experience of administration and clerical work

Desirable

  • Experience of filing systems

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English Grade C or above or equivalent/or equivalent experience GCSE Maths Grade C or above or equivalent/or equivalent experience
  • ECDL or equivalent IT qualification
  • NVQ Level 3, Diploma or equivalent experience.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Ability to work effectively as a team member
  • Ability to make a positive contribution to effective team work
  • Reliable and punctual showing good time management skills
  • Demonstrates ability to use initiative and take ownership
  • Willing to undertake a range of tasks and activities
  • Shows flexibility and initiative in planning workload

Desirable

  • Able to travel across the city

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This advert is for Band 3 South Unplanned Community Nursing Team Administrator with Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (there is a requirement to cover weekend and bank holidays). The application deadline is 20 Jul 2026.

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