Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Senior Administration Assistant - Apprenticeship Opportunity

The closing date is 27 October 2025

Job summary

To provide day to day effective and efficient administration support of a branch of the Care Group

Support administration teams be able to work to deadlines and prioritise workload, ensuring effective support for the achievement of contracted targets

Maintain a high level of confidentiality

Deal with administrative tasks to deliver a positive outcome

Supervise and line management administrative staff on a day to day basis

Ensure necessary cover at all times

If you don't already have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, RDaSH are offering this post alongside the opportunity for you to complete a Level 3apprenticeship qualification [relevant to your role].

As an apprentice within RDaSH you will be given the opportunity to gain experience, learn work-related skills and obtain all the tools needed to thrive.

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This leads to a nationally recognised qualification.

Whether you already work for us or are joining the Trust and NHS for the first time, apprenticeships can help you to develop the skills, knowledge and know-how in order to embark on a successful and fulfilling career within the health service.

Main duties of the job

Provide a senior confidential, quality administrative service to an identified branch of services within the Care Group.

To communicate effectively, accurately and professionally, applying discretion and empathy where necessary, with written, telephone and face to face contact, with patients, service users, visitors, other Trust staff and external agencies.

Have an understanding/knowledge and be able to work towards the KPI's and targets set by the commissioner.

Provide and receive routine information to work colleagues and clients. Exchange information with clients requiring tact and diplomacy

Maintain quality in own work and encourage others to do so whilst working as an effective and responsible senior team member

Update annual leave rota and daily cover rota to ensure there is adequate cover at all times

Ensure the smooth running of the administration staff ensuring all areas/clinics are covered on a day to day basis; including liaising with clinical staff when required

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details

Date posted

20 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-DCGMAO-0240

Job locations

57 Tickhill Road Site

Western Road, Balby

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • English and Maths at level 2 or equivalent (GCSE 9-4 or A*- C or functional skills level 2)
  • NVQ level 2 or equivalent in a related subject
  • NVQ level 3 in related subject or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 3 Apprenticeship

Experience

Essential

  • IT skills in Microsoft Office Packages
  • Working in a busy office environment
  • Office procedures i.e. filing, photocopying, message taking

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understand importance of maintaining confidentiality and security of information
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • English and Maths at level 2 or equivalent (GCSE 9-4 or A*- C or functional skills level 2)
  • NVQ level 2 or equivalent in a related subject
  • NVQ level 3 in related subject or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 3 Apprenticeship

Experience

Essential

  • IT skills in Microsoft Office Packages
  • Working in a busy office environment
  • Office procedures i.e. filing, photocopying, message taking

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understand importance of maintaining confidentiality and security of 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

57 Tickhill Road Site

Western Road, Balby

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

57 Tickhill Road Site

Western Road, Balby

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Manager

Joanne Goulding

joanne.goulding2@nhs.net

03000211083

Details

Date posted

20 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-DCGMAO-0240

Job locations

57 Tickhill Road Site

Western Road, Balby

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


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