Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Administrative Assistant

The closing date is 16 April 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and enthusiastic individual to join the administration team in the Children's Community Nursing Service at Longsight Health Centre within the Manchester Local Care Organisation.

You will be responsible for providing full administration support service for the Children's Community Nursing Service, including Acute, Asthma, Complex Care, Palliative Care and Special Schools teams. The post holder will be required to use computerised systems such as EMIS, Word applications and have excellent telephone skills.

The successful candidate will have administration experience and will possess excellent organisation and communication skills.

Main duties of the job

Main duties will include:

  • Referral management (registering referrals; booking and cancelling appointments, tasking, using the electronic patient record (EPR))
  • Producing correspondence
  • Scanning
  • Telephone liaison with parents/carers and professionals.

About us

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe, a great place to start or grow your career. With 10 hospitals and a wide range of community services, we care for over 1 million people every year, and our team of over 30,000 people is at the heart of everything we do. You'll be working alongside colleagues from all backgrounds, supporting people from every walk of life, and learning something new every day. We believe that everyone should feel welcome, respected, and valued at work. You can bring your whole self to MFT, knowing that your unique perspective and experiences are celebrated here.You'll find that we're committed to helping you grow - whether you want to develop new skills, progress in your career, or simply make a difference in your community. We offer equal opportunities for everyone, and we'll support you with training, development, and a caring environment where your health, wellbeing, and safety matter.Most importantly, you'll be part of a team where working together and supporting each other is everything. You'll make new friends, build strong relationships, and have a real voice in shaping the future of our Trust.At MFT we're All Here For You - every step of the way. Join us today.

Details

Date posted

02 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

349-LCO-7914459C-RL4

Job locations

Longsight Health Centre

Stockport Road

Longsight

M13 0RR


Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of education

Desirable

  • Secretarial/ECDL/ITQ/Microsoft Office qualification or equivalent
  • Bussiness admin qualification
  • Functional skills level 1 in English and Maths

Skills and Understanding

Essential

  • Ability to organise and prioritise
  • IT skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to work as part of a team

Experience/personal attributes

Essential

  • Good communication skills written and verbal
  • Previous experience of admin or secretarial role
  • Experience of working with the public

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of education

Desirable

  • Secretarial/ECDL/ITQ/Microsoft Office qualification or equivalent
  • Bussiness admin qualification
  • Functional skills level 1 in English and Maths

Skills and Understanding

Essential

  • Ability to organise and prioritise
  • IT skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to work as part of a team

Experience/personal attributes

Essential

  • Good communication skills written and verbal
  • Previous experience of admin or secretarial role
  • Experience of working with the public

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Longsight Health Centre

Stockport Road

Longsight

M13 0RR


Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Longsight Health Centre

Stockport Road

Longsight

M13 0RR


Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Leader

Sharon Macdonald

sharon.mcdonald@mft.nhs.uk

01612481242

Details

Date posted

02 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

349-LCO-7914459C-RL4

Job locations

Longsight Health Centre

Stockport Road

Longsight

M13 0RR


Supporting documents

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