Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT

Occupational Health Administrator

The closing date is 30 November 2025

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as an Administrative Assistant.You should be confident, personable, and able to solve problems independently. Strong communication and computer skills are essential.

What you can expect:

  • A fast-paced and varied role with occasional challenges
  • Opportunities to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a supportive team

What we're looking for:

  • Previous experience in health or social care (highly desirable)
  • Strong administrative skills and attention to detail
  • A flexible approach to work and willingness to support colleague
  • If you have the skills and enthusiasm to thrive in this environment, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today

Main duties of the job

Communication & Support

  • Answer calls and respond to enquiries promptly.
  • Provide advice and guidance in line with national standards.
  • Welcome visitors and address their queries.
  • Adapt communication methods to support staff in stressful situations.

Administration

  • Manage bookings and maintain accurate records.
  • Produce reports and type correspondence using Big Hand digital dictation.
  • Organise meetings, take minutes, and distribute notes.
  • Maintain filing systems and stock control.

Service Development

  • Assist with campaigns and events, including data evaluation and diary coordination.
  • Support creation of standard operating procedures.
  • Participate in meetings and training to maintain up-to-date knowledge.

Other Duties

  • Undertake general administrative tasks (mail handling).
  • Work outside normal hours when required.

About us

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.

Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.

A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.

Details

Date posted

25 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year 0

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

370-ADM3OCH-655

Job locations

Warrington Hospital

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA5 1QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a high quality, responsive administration support for the Occupational Health and Wellbeing service. Prioritising and diverting workload, such as, calls, correspondence, and issues to the relevant teammembers, to ensure the workforce is offered the appropriate advice, support, and guidance in relation to their health and wellbeing.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a high quality, responsive administration support for the Occupational Health and Wellbeing service. Prioritising and diverting workload, such as, calls, correspondence, and issues to the relevant teammembers, to ensure the workforce is offered the appropriate advice, support, and guidance in relation to their health and wellbeing.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Computer literate

Desirable

  • NHS Experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualifications typing

Desirable

  • RSA typing level 2 or equivalent experience

Skills and competencies

Essential

  • Communication skills
  • Problem solver
  • Provide excellent customer service
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Computer literate

Desirable

  • NHS Experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualifications typing

Desirable

  • RSA typing level 2 or equivalent experience

Skills and competencies

Essential

  • Communication skills
  • Problem solver
  • Provide excellent customer service

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

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT

Address

Warrington Hospital

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA5 1QG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT

Address

Warrington Hospital

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA5 1QG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Occupational Health Office Manager

Helen Drummond

helen.drummond@nhs.net

01925662345

Details

Date posted

25 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year 0

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

370-ADM3OCH-655

Job locations

Warrington Hospital

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA5 1QG


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