Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Administrator

The closing date is 09 September 2025

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join the Rheumatology Pharmacy team. This is a continuation of a role recently introduced to support the current rheumatology pharmacy team to provide medicine support to rheumatology patients. You will work directly within this dynamic and friendly team as well as part of the wider rheumatology team.

Flexible working pattern will be considered.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of administration duties and be expected to work independently but will be part of the wider team within the Rheumatology Department. The successful candidate will possess excellent organisation and communication skills, be flexible and well-motivated. They will enjoy working with people, engaging with colleagues at all levels and will possess a flexible and positive attitude to work.

You must have a good standard of general education and you will also need an excellent telephone manner and have the ability to work under pressure. Previous NHS experience would be an advantage but is not essential.

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

28 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

362-A-25-7374310

Job locations

Rheumatology

Stepping Hill Hospital

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide administrative support to the Rheumatology Department. The post holder will undertake a range of administrative duties including electronic record keeping, filing, scanning, data collection and photocopying. The post holder will also be responsible for co-ordinating medicine delivery and supporting the pharmacist with a number of clinics including medicine education clinics. They will also be communicating with departments and patients via the telephone and email.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide administrative support to the Rheumatology Department. The post holder will undertake a range of administrative duties including electronic record keeping, filing, scanning, data collection and photocopying. The post holder will also be responsible for co-ordinating medicine delivery and supporting the pharmacist with a number of clinics including medicine education clinics. They will also be communicating with departments and patients via the telephone and email.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education - minimum 4 GCSE passes or equivalent including maths and English

Desirable

  • NVQ level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence displaying extensive knowledge and experience using IT

Desirable

  • Knowledge of working in the NHS

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience working in an administrative capacity

Desirable

  • Evidence of experience working within a role which requires organisation

Personal skills

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with high level of written English as required within the role

Desirable

  • Evidence of experience working within a role which requires direct contact with patients to support and resolve queries
Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education - minimum 4 GCSE passes or equivalent including maths and English

Desirable

  • NVQ level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence displaying extensive knowledge and experience using IT

Desirable

  • Knowledge of working in the NHS

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience working in an administrative capacity

Desirable

  • Evidence of experience working within a role which requires organisation

Personal skills

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with high level of written English as required within the role

Desirable

  • Evidence of experience working within a role which requires direct contact with patients to support and resolve queries

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rheumatology

Stepping Hill Hospital

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

Rheumatology

Stepping Hill Hospital

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:

Lead specialist rheumatology pharmacist

Rebecca Heaton

Rebecca.heaton@Stockport.nhs.uk

01614194702

Details

Date posted

28 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

362-A-25-7374310

Job locations

Rheumatology

Stepping Hill Hospital

Stockport

SK2 7JE


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