Administrator
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 17/09/2026
- Closes
- 04/10/2026
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 is an exciting opportunity for an Administrator to join the Home First Team (Discharge to Access - D2A) in North Staffordshire. The role involves providing confidential and effective administrative support, requiring strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks. The ideal candidate will be calm, motivated, adaptable, and resilient, with a positive and flexible approach to work. There may be a requirement to travel between Trust locations.
Key responsibilities
- Prioritise tasks and meet deadlines to fulfil the requirements of the role, working with others to deliver a high-quality and seamless service.
- Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with the ability to manage sensitive and challenging situations.
- Attend meetings, transcribe and distribute minutes, book venues and arrange hospitality as required.
- Be confident and knowledgeable in the use of computers, Microsoft office and IT systems.
- Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines, taking action and alerting nurses/management if concerned about any aspect of patient care.
- Support and assist the Team Leader in recruitment and induction of new staff and associated duties.
Essential criteria
- Good Standard of general education including GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent level of qualification)
- NVQ Level 3, RSA III or equivalent level of secretarial/administrative experience or actively working towards.
- Relevant secretarial experience as Team Secretary/Administrator
- Good standard of general education including GCSE English & Maths
- Previous experience of data input
- Demonstrate the ability to prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of effective team working
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of confidentiality
- Excellent organisational skills
- Problem solving skills
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Excel, etc.
- Able to work on own initiative
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post including cover at other offices as required to ensure adequate service provision
- High level communication skills (written and verbal)
- Demonstrates a willingness to undertake further training, identification of own development and training needs
- Excellent customer service skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Ability to demonstrate the positive applications of our behaviours Respectful, Honest and Trustworthy, Caring and Compassionate
Desirable criteria
- ECDL
- Minimum 1 year administration experience
- Previous experience of working within the NHS or care based setting
- Relevant experience of working in an office environment
- Experience of using RiO or a patient clinical system or database systems
- Use of internal and external systems
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.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 17d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Administrator
The closing date is 04 October 2026
Job summary
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an Administrator to join our Home First Team (Discharge to Access - D2A) based in North Staffordshire.
If you're seeking a fresh challenge within an organisation committed to supporting your development and helping you reach your full potential, this could be the perfect role for you.
In this position, you will provide confidential and effective administrative support to the Home First Team. You will need strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise the demands of a busy team. We're looking for someone who is calm, motivated, and adaptable, with a positive and flexible approach to their work and the resilience to manage changing or challenging situations.
There may be a requirement for you to travel between Trust locations in the Staffordshire area as well as other locations as required by the service.
Main duties of the job
As administrator, you will be expected to work independently, showing initiative and a willingness to support colleagues as an integral member of the team.
As part of this role, you will be required to:
- Prioritise tasks and meet deadlines to fulfil the requirements of the role, working with others to deliver a high-quality and seamless service.
- Have strong interperso
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