Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for an Administrator at HMP Manchester for the Primary Care Service, with cover required as needed for the Mental Health Service. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced administrator who enjoys working as part of a team and can demonstrate a commitment to delivering a high-quality administration support in an efficient and timely manner.
The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, IT competency in Word, Excel and Outlook and a broad range of administrative experience. You will be part of a team of administrators providing admin cover to our service users, clinicians and other health professionals.
If you have a flexible approach and the ability to adapt to changing priorities, this will be an excellent opportunity to develop your skills.
You must have lived in the UK and be able to provide 3 years worth of addresses to validate your application. Unfortunately, you will not be shortlisted if you are unable to demonstrate this. This is a mandatory requirement of the enhance prison clearance required for the role.
The successful post holder will be supported with the security checking procedure (Counter Terrorism Clearance) to enable them to work in a High Secure Environment. This must be maintained as a condition of employment.
We will consider either full or part time applications for this vacancy.
Main duties of the job
Liaison with hospitals
Secretarial duties
Management rotas
Meeting minutes
Please ensure that you read the job description and person specification attached.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits:
- Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of GDPR
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical SystmOne
Experience
Essential
- Administrative experience in a busy and confidential environment within the NHS
Desirable
- Experience of Secure, forensic or prison settings
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant level 3 competency-based qualification (such as RSA or NVQ)
Desirable
- IT related qualification
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This advert is for HMP Manchester Administrator with Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Jul 2026.
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