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Location
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 pa, pro rata
Profession
Administrative and IT
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
15 Apr 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
01 Apr 2026

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Healthcare Team at HMP Bedford, a Category B male prison, as a Team Administrator. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the health, wellbeing, and rehabilitation of individuals within the custodial environment by providing vital administrative and business support.

As a Team Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting the effective day-to-day running of healthcare services within the prison. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring administrative processes run smoothly and efficiently to support high-quality patient care.

Please note this post is subject to security vetting. To be considered for this post you will need to have continuously resided in the UK for a minimum of 3 years prior to this application and be able to evidence your years of residency.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide comprehensive administrative and business support to the healthcare team
  • Manage diaries, meetings, and minute-taking as required
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, databases, and patient information systems
  • Support the coordination of clinics, appointments, and referrals
  • Assist with data collection, reporting, and performance monitoring
  • Process correspondence, documentation, and confidential information in line with policies

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive administrative and business support to the healthcare team
  • Manage diaries, meetings, and minute-taking as required
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, databases, and patient information systems
  • Support the coordination of clinics, appointments, and referrals
  • Assist with data collection, reporting, and performance monitoring
  • Process correspondence, documentation, and confidential information in line with policies

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the ‘About You’ Section of the document.