Oxford Health NHS Trust

Team Administrator - District Nurse Duty Desk

The closing date is 12 March 2026

Job summary

Would you like the opportunity to be involved in an exciting project establishing a central team for managing referrals to Oxfordshire District Nurses?

This is a team that supports the District Nurses to provide the very best care to patients in Oxfordshire.

It will give the potential post holders the opportunity to be a vital component of this supportive service with committed colleagues.

We are seeking a passionate and efficient Administrator to join this team.

This is a varied and demanding role that will provide opportunities for developing and supporting admin processes to ensure patient needs are met and that accurate paper and electronic records are maintained.

Main duties of the job

In this varied role, you will have an active involvement in supporting the District Nursing Service administratively to run efficiently and deliver excellent patient care.

You will support the team in processing new referrals using the electronic patient record system, typing and sending reports, dealing with telephone and email enquiries, ordering stock and equipment and booking patient appointments.

You will need be able to work calmly and efficiently in a busy environment, working alongside administrators from other health services and be able to work autonomously.

This job role will involve working between 08:00 - 16:00 (the core District Nurse Service hours), with some weekend work required.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

05 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CH7835845

Job locations

Abingdon

OX14 1AG

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is based at Abingdon Community Hospital.

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is based at Abingdon Community Hospital.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good general level of education (minimum) GCSE English & Maths)

Desirable

Higher Education qualification (i.e. 'A' Level/NVQ III standard) or equivalent/previous experience in an Administration Assistant Role

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Previous experience in an administrative office role and/or a qualification to NVQ Level II
Knowledge and Experience of using Office computer programs including Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook

Desirable

Previous experience of working in the NHS

Skills

Essential

Manage and prioritise own workload
Communicate well with patients, public and colleagues

Desirable

Previous use of EMIS or similar EPR

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good general level of education (minimum) GCSE English & Maths)

Desirable

Higher Education qualification (i.e. 'A' Level/NVQ III standard) or equivalent/previous experience in an Administration Assistant Role

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Previous experience in an administrative office role and/or a qualification to NVQ Level II
Knowledge and Experience of using Office computer programs including Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook

Desirable

Previous experience of working in the NHS

Skills

Essential

Manage and prioritise own workload
Communicate well with patients, public and colleagues

Desirable

Previous use of EMIS or similar EPR

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.