Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Administration Officer/Safeguarding Admin Officer

The closing date is 19 January 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the 0-19 admin team in Sunderland.Your duties will include providing efficient and effective confidential administrative support to the 0-19 Growing Healthy Team.

Main duties of the job

Working in conjunction with colleagues, service users and internal and external stakeholders. The post holder will work under indirect supervision and will directly contribute to the efficient running of the service.

Duties include:

Typing of reports, letters and emails as required.

Photocopying, scanning and filing letters and documents as required.

Accessing health records (Summary Care & SystmOne) to compile demographic information to support the team.

Ensuring information that comes into the 0-19 Team is scanned/ recorded on clinical records and significant events.

To exercise initiative based on knowledge and experience when dealing with enquiries.

Responsible for inputting sensitive information and retrieving data on Trust IT systems in accordance with Trust policy.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

  • An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference and Team of the Month Awards plus the Christmas Oscars.
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
  • Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Details

Date posted

22 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-CYPD-3533C

Job locations

Unit 7 Camberwell Way

Doxford Park

Sunderland

SR3 3XN


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details, please see attached job description and person specification. If you have any queries regarding this post please contact Joanne Scott, Admin Manager on joanne.scott3@nhs.net or 07392194162.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details, please see attached job description and person specification. If you have any queries regarding this post please contact Joanne Scott, Admin Manager on joanne.scott3@nhs.net or 07392194162.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
  • NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or relevant experience
  • Good standard of education, including English
  • ICT Qualification or working towards

Desirable

  • SystmOne experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of dealing with the Public/Customer service experience
  • Able to work independently, on own initiative and to deadlines
  • Highly computer literate with experience of working with a range of Microsoft Office packages (eg. Word, Excel and Outlook)
  • Experience of working in a busy environment

Desirable

  • Previous NHS administrative experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
  • NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or relevant experience
  • Good standard of education, including English
  • ICT Qualification or working towards

Desirable

  • SystmOne experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of dealing with the Public/Customer service experience
  • Able to work independently, on own initiative and to deadlines
  • Highly computer literate with experience of working with a range of Microsoft Office packages (eg. Word, Excel and Outlook)
  • Experience of working in a busy environment

Desirable

  • Previous NHS administrative experience

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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Unit 7 Camberwell Way

Doxford Park

Sunderland

SR3 3XN


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Unit 7 Camberwell Way

Doxford Park

Sunderland

SR3 3XN


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Admin Manager

Joanne Scott

joanne.scott3@nhs.net

07392194162

Details

Date posted

22 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-CYPD-3533C

Job locations

Unit 7 Camberwell Way

Doxford Park

Sunderland

SR3 3XN


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