Job overview
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Administrator has arisen to provide administration support for the care of children with diabetes.
This role requires a person who can provide senior secretarial and administrative support to a number of clinicians including complex correspondence, minutes, clinical audits and effective and sensitive communication to parents and carers. The post holder will need to have extensive experience using Microsoft Excel/spreadsheet management to support in the data capture/reporting.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
It is your responsibility to ensure the highest standard of service delivery within the speciality team, providing senior secretarial and administrative support to senior clinicians including complex correspondence, minutes, clinical audits, organisation of clinics and effective and sensitive communication with parents and carers.
You will also coordinate the team schedule, balancing the needs of the service with the need of staff, ensuring the continuity of an effective service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
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Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software, specifically Microsoft Excel
- Able to demonstrate continuing professional development
Desirable
- Use of large mainframe database/hospital/PAS system
- Experience working in a healthcare environment
- Use of Medisec software and SystmOne
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- GCSE English Language and Maths – minimum Grade C or equivalent experience
- Proven experience working in a secretarial role
Desirable
- AMSPAR Diploma
- Recognised IT qualification
- Audio typing skills and experience to RSA Stage II proficiency
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to liaise at a moderately complex level
- Maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of the Data Protection Act (1998)
- Employ tact and patience when dealing with difficult situations remaining professional at all times.
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively and accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required
- Ability to work as part of a team and alone with minimum supervision
- Precise and methodical working practices to attain a high level of accuracy
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This advert is for Paediatric Diabetes Administrator with Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Doncaster, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 Pro Rata Per Annum. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term). The application deadline is 16 Jul 2026.
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