SPA Administrator (PHN)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 26/08/2026
- Closes
- 08/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves providing high-quality administrative support to Public Health Nursing services in the community. The post holder will undertake a wide range of secretarial and administrative tasks, including managing delegated responsibilities. It requires working unsupervised, adhering to operational procedures, and prioritising tasks to ensure efficient team operation. The position is full-time and can be based at either Sandridge Gate, St Albans or Howard Court, Welwyn.
Essential criteria
- Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths; GCSE A* - C or 4-9
- Care Certificate or City and Guilds 3 or NVQ3 or BTEC National Diploma or equivalent experience
- Experience and Knowledge
- Confident and competent use of Microsoft Office and relevant administrative systems
- Experience of working within a team.
- Experience in administrative roles, ideally within health or public sector services.
- Experience managing confidential records and awareness of information governance
Desirable criteria
- Experience of SystmOne
- Skills and Personal Qualities
- Organisational skills to include time management, record keeping, Ability to prioritise and to be able to work flexibly and autonomously to meet the needs of the service
- Good communication skills.
- Resilience and professionalism when dealing with challenging situations.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
- Qualifications and Training
- Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths; GCSE A* - C or 4-9
- Care Certificate or City and Guilds 3 or NVQ3 or BTEC National Diploma or equivalent experience
- Experience and Knowledge
- Confident and competent use of Microsoft Office and relevant administrative systems
- Experience of working within a team.
- Experience in administrative roles, ideally within health or public sector services.
- Experience managing confidential records and awareness of information governance
- Experience of SystmOne
- Skills and Personal Qualities
- Organisational skills to include time management, record keeping, Ability to prioritise and to be able to work flexibly and autonomously to meet the needs of the service
- Good communication skills.
- Resilience and professionalism when dealing with challenging situations.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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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Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
SPA Administrator (PHN)
The closing date is 08 September 2026
Job summary
We are looking for compassionate and adaptable people who can provide high-quality administrative support to the Public Health Nursing services in the community. The post holder will be required to provide a comprehensive administrative support to deliver quality patient care.
We have one full time position available, with the option to either be based at our admin hub at Sandridge Gate, St Albans or Howard Court, Welwyn. Please state your preferred location in your application.
*Proposed interview date: 22nd September 2026*
HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake a wide range of secretarial and administrative tasks, including having personal responsibility for a number of delegated tasks.
To work unsupervised, adhering to operational procedures and established practice, referring to the Administration Supervisor for guidance when needed. Work on own initiative to prioritise adminis
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