Admin Assistant
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Part-time, Flexible working
- Hours / week
- 15
- Posted
- 17/08/2026
- Closes
- 30/08/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role is for an Administrative Assistant within the Innovation, Research & Development (IR&D) Team. The post holder will provide comprehensive administrative support, acting as a key point of contact and supporting the efficient day-to-day running of the department. It is a fixed-term, part-time position for 6 months, requiring an organised and motivated individual with excellent communication and IT skills. The role involves working independently, prioritising demands, and maintaining accuracy, with a focus on supporting ongoing research activities.
Key responsibilities
- Provide daily administrative support to the IR&D team.
- Effectively communicate with the IR&D team, other departments, and external agencies.
- Design and implement spreadsheets and databases.
- Handle research data and transfer onto electronic databases.
- Prioritise workload on a daily basis to meet deadlines.
Essential criteria
- Relevant Level 3 qualification or an equivalent level of knowledge and / or experience.
- Good standard of education including literacy and numeracy
- Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Powerpoint, Word, and Outlook
- Previous experience of working in a busy office environment.
- Ability to design, implement and manage spreadsheets and databases
- It is a fundamental part of the post to enter complex data into electronic databases, this requires advanced keyboard skills and a high degree of accuracy
Desirable criteria
- ECDL / advanced ECDL
- Good Clinical Practice certificate
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology & procedures
- Experience in using PAS
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Admin Assistant
The closing date is 30 August 2026
Job summary
We are looking to appoint an Administrative Assistant within our established Innovation, Research & Development (IR&D) Team.
The post holder will provide comprehensive administrative support to the IR&D team, acting as a key point of contact and source of information for staff with an interest in research and innovation, while supporting the efficient day-to-day running of the department.
This is a fixed-term, part-time post (15 hours per week for 6 months) to provide temporary cover within the team. Due to the short-term nature of the role, applicants with previous experience of working within a research and development department, research administration environment, or similar setting are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute quickly and support ongoing research activities with minimal supervision.
Experience of using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook, is essential.
We are looking for an organised and motivated individual with excellent communication, planning and IT skills, who can work independently, prioritise competing demands and maintain a high standard of accuracy.
The post is based at North Tyneside Hospital, although occasional travel to other Trust sites may be requ
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