Job requirements
Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of a range of operational procedures.
- Knowledge
Ability to collate and communicate information from a wide variety of sources.
- Knowledge
Good knowledge of Microsoft packages with advanced keyboard skills.
- Experience
2 years IT experience.
- Experience
Experience of Microsoft desk top packages includes Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint.
- Experience
Good time management skills.
- Experience
Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Contractual
Car driver with own car.
- Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of a range of Trust policies and procedures.
- Knowledge
Aware of current healthcare ICT issues.
Job overview
Are you interested in working in the digital space? Passionate about improving health and care through providing digital support services and helping to future proof our NHS through digital transform? If the answer is yes, then we want to talk to you! We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Team.
We are looking for a highly motivated and driven individual with exceptional communication and organisational skills. As a Registration Authority Agent, you will help ensure the governance and security of information accessed via NHS applications using smartcards. You will be responsible for producing smartcards, confirming the identity of users, and ensuring staff have the correct level of access for their role, in line with local and national Registration Authority policies, thus maintaining the security and integrity of data held within NHS spine applications.
Ensuring service levels and targets are met as well as meeting customer satisfaction and continuous service delivery demands is essential.
The successful candidate will be expected to work across any NHIS base as well as other customer/partner bases as and when required therefore a clean driving licence and access to a car is required.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Registration Authority Agent with Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton-in-Ashfield, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Agent role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Oct 2026.
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