Job summary
Fixed Term: 12 months | Full-time | Hybrid | Open to SCH applicants only - Interviews on 24th September
Join our 0-19 Service Admin Team and help support the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP). You'll provide a confidential and comprehensive administrative service, coordinating the programme while working closely with clinical leads, schools, and local authorities to ensure accurate data management and seamless delivery.
About You: You'll be educated to GCSE level or equivalent, with proven administration experience that includes handling confidential information. . You're proactive, and confident managing data while collaborating with a range of team members. You will also have excellent IT, communication, and organisational skills.
If you're ready to take the next step your career, working in a supportive and dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us deliver this important health programme to our community!
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Admin Manager, your responsibilities will include:
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Help the Clinical Lead with planning and implementation of the NCMP
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Manage confidential data with accuracy, supporting analysis and reporting.
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Communicate with schools, local education authorities, and our teams to obtain and verify sensitive information.
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Perform administration tasks including document preparation, scheduling, and maintaining efficient office systems.
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Be the first contact for queries from schools, parents, and external agencies, handling communications sensitively and professionally.
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Support team workload management and contribute to continuous improvements in administrative processes.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
#LI-Hybrid
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs A-C - including Maths and English
- NVQ 3/Alevels/equivalent experience
- Proof of appropriate continuous professional development
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including excellent telephone manner
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively with a wide range of people from different backgrounds and all levels of seniority
- Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload
- Proven standard of Excel and Word Processing skills, with a high standard of presentation and accuracy
- Responsible approach to the understanding of and compliance with the issues of confidentiality
- Ability to apply a common sense and logical approach to identify key or underlying issues in complex situations and use initiative to solve problems
Experience
Essential
- Advanced use of a comprehensive range of IT software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Devising and running office based administrative systems and procedures
- Extensive administrative experience
- Evidence of working in a confidential environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health care environment
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Positive and flexible attitude to work
- Able to demonstrate empathy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs A-C - including Maths and English
- NVQ 3/Alevels/equivalent experience
- Proof of appropriate continuous professional development
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including excellent telephone manner
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively with a wide range of people from different backgrounds and all levels of seniority
- Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload
- Proven standard of Excel and Word Processing skills, with a high standard of presentation and accuracy
- Responsible approach to the understanding of and compliance with the issues of confidentiality
- Ability to apply a common sense and logical approach to identify key or underlying issues in complex situations and use initiative to solve problems
Experience
Essential
- Advanced use of a comprehensive range of IT software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Devising and running office based administrative systems and procedures
- Extensive administrative experience
- Evidence of working in a confidential environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health care environment
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Positive and flexible attitude to work
- Able to demonstrate empathy
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.
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.
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).
