University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Admin Assistant

The closing date is 03 July 2025

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 and Band 3 roles. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual with strong organisation and interpersonal skills to come and work with the Audiology secretarial team as an Administration Assistant.You will work closely with the administrative and clinical team, supporting the work of the department in the provision of an efficient and effective office service.Candidates should possess a professional attitude to their work and have the ability to work flexibly is a busy environment. You ideally with have experience of working as an administrator/receptionist and are familiar with secretarial and administrative processes and practices.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the role include:

  • Answering telephone queries
  • Making appointments
  • Typing letters
  • Dealing with patient queries
  • Scanning and logging referrals
  • Monitoring the generic Audiology inbox

You will be required to work as part of a team as well as being able to use your initiative and priorities your workload to meet deadlines. We are looking for someone who is able to be flexible with their working hours.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Details

Date posted

20 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7186826-A

Job locations

The University Hospital of North Midlands

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please contact Ashleigh O'Leary 01782 674339

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please contact Ashleigh O'Leary 01782 674339

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE's C or above or Level 2 Equivalent for English & Mathematics

Desirable

  • RSA (OCR) Level 2

Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Administrative experience/background
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Efficient in Microsoft office applications
  • Competent IT user

Desirable

  • Experience answering telephone calls
  • NHS Experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE's C or above or Level 2 Equivalent for English & Mathematics

Desirable

  • RSA (OCR) Level 2

Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Administrative experience/background
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Efficient in Microsoft office applications
  • Competent IT user

Desirable

  • Experience answering telephone calls
  • NHS Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

The University Hospital of North Midlands

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

The University Hospital of North Midlands

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Services Manager

Ashleigh O'Leary

Ashleigh.OLeary@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782674339

Details

Date posted

20 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7186826-A

Job locations

The University Hospital of North Midlands

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


Supporting documents

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