Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Macmillan Admin Support Secretary

The closing date is 06 June 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Macmillan team at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking to recruit an administrator to co-ordinate and organise the day-to-day administrative duties of the Macmillan Team within the Trust. The role will involve general clerical and administrative duties suiting an organised, motivated and enthusiastic individual. The ideal candidate must demonstrate their ability to be adaptable to change and thrive in an environment with a varied workload.

At present, the service provides cover Monday to Friday. Flexible working hours are negotiable

Main duties of the job

    • To focus on supporting the administrative duties associated with the provision of the Macmillan service within Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.
    • This administrative role is key to the effectiveness and efficient functioning of the service, therefore will require robust organisational, communication skills and a positive approach to customer service.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

  • Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  • NHS pension scheme membership
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
  • NHS Staff discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
  • Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details

Date posted

23 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-A-25-7194004

Job locations

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Job description

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Macmillan team at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking to recruit an administrator to co-ordinate and organise the day-to-day administrative duties of the Macmillan Team within the Trust. The role will involve general clerical and administrative duties suiting an organised, motivated and enthusiastic individual. The ideal candidate must demonstrate their ability to be adaptable to change and thrive in an environment with a varied workload.

At present, the service provides cover Monday to Friday. Flexible working hours are negotiable.

  • To focus on supporting the administrative duties associated with the provision of the Macmillan service within Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.
  • This administrative role is key to the effectiveness and efficient functioning of the service, therefore will require robust organisational, communication skills and a positive approach to customer service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Macmillan team at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking to recruit an administrator to co-ordinate and organise the day-to-day administrative duties of the Macmillan Team within the Trust. The role will involve general clerical and administrative duties suiting an organised, motivated and enthusiastic individual. The ideal candidate must demonstrate their ability to be adaptable to change and thrive in an environment with a varied workload.

At present, the service provides cover Monday to Friday. Flexible working hours are negotiable.

  • To focus on supporting the administrative duties associated with the provision of the Macmillan service within Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.
  • This administrative role is key to the effectiveness and efficient functioning of the service, therefore will require robust organisational, communication skills and a positive approach to customer service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • English and Maths GCSE,CSE level 2 or A-C or above

Desirable

  • Word processing or typing skills.

Knowledge

Essential

  • An understanding of the necessity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Experience of general clerical/office duties.

Desirable

  • Experience of data input and database management.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working as part of a team and individually.
  • Experience of Audio Typing

Desirable

  • Ability to manage time and manage workload in a busy environment.

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with health professionals and the general public.
  • Friendly clear and approachable manner
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • English and Maths GCSE,CSE level 2 or A-C or above

Desirable

  • Word processing or typing skills.

Knowledge

Essential

  • An understanding of the necessity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Experience of general clerical/office duties.

Desirable

  • Experience of data input and database management.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working as part of a team and individually.
  • Experience of Audio Typing

Desirable

  • Ability to manage time and manage workload in a busy environment.

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with health professionals and the general public.
  • Friendly clear and approachable manner

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

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Directorate Support Manager

Nicola Wrigley

Nicola.Wrigley@stockport.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

23 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-A-25-7194004

Job locations

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


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