Admin Assistant - Dietetics - 24 hpw

Transformationunitgm; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization seeks an enthusiastic administrator to support the Dietetic Administration Team. The role involves providing reception services, handling patient communication, and data entry. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and a background in office administration, with an emphasis on patient care and team collaboration.

Benefits

Staff gymnasiums on hospital sites

Subsidised restaurants

Final salary pension scheme

Life assurance cover

Childcare facilities

Qualifications

• Experience working in office environments, preferable in NHS.
• Good computer skills for data entry and processing.
• Ability to work in a busy environment and manage tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception cover and effective communication with patients.
• Input clinical data such as referrals and booking appointments.
• Manage administrative tasks in a multidisciplinary setting.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Recognised Administration Qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employer Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St Lukes Hospital Town Bradford Salary £24,169 Per Annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 03/07/2025 23:59

NHS AfC: Band 2

Job overview

Closing Date: 3rd July 2025

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: Commencing 4th July 2025

Interviews dates: W/C 14th July 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Nutrition & Dietetic Admin Department. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to fulfil this role providing administration support to become part of our highly valued Dietetic Administration Team.

The successful candidate should be able to work on their own initiative and take direction from Clinicians, Manager and other colleagues as appropriate. You will need to have good organisational and IT skills and be a good communicator both face to face and over the telephone.

You will need to have enthusiasm and be eager to learn new skills, ensuring you a team player and there will be times that you will need to deal with conflicting demands in a busy environment.Previous experience of working in other office environments is desirable and knowledge of using a PC and computer packages is essential.

Main duties of the job

For this role you will work within a multidisciplinary team where tasks will include but are not limited to provision of reception cover and effective communication with patients, visitors and staff face to face. Input of clinical/administrative data such as referrals, booking outpatient appointments, and entering patient activity

Candidates should be literate and numerate, with excellent organisational, time management, IT skills, the ability to work effectively as part of a team and to work without supervision.

You will have a high standard of communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with staff at all levels. You will have enthusiasm, motivation and demonstrate pride in your work. We require someone who will ensure we put our patients first to ensure the best patient experience.

We can offer staff gymnasiums on hospital sites, subsidised restaurants, final salary pension scheme including life assurance cover and childcare facilities.

Please read the Person Specification carefully before applying and ensure you meet at least the essential criteria.

Working for our organisation

Bradford’s Nutrition and Dietetic Service comprises of a team of over 100 Dietitians working in the Acute and Community and Primary Care settings, supported by an administration team who have access to up to date IT facilities in line with the department’s requirements.

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust employ just over 5,200 staff, serving a population of around 500,000. We also have the third-largest membership base in the country. We currently operate over two main sites; the Bradford Royal Infirmary provides the majority of inpatient services, and St Luke’s Hospital provides outpatient and rehabilitation services.

As a teaching hospital, the Foundation Trust is at the forefront of research and development in healthcare. This promotes a culture of learning and professional development that ensures that all doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals practice the highest clinical standards.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

Person specification

Experience

• Working experience/knowledge of computers, data input and word processing
• Experience working with the general public
• Reception Duties
• Previous NHS experience

Skills

• Ability to prioritise and delegate workloads to meet deadlines
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Good interpersonal/communication skills

Knowledge

• Good working knowledge of office procedures
• Must be prepared to undertake training on relevant computer systems

Qualifications

• Educated to a good GCSE standard or equivalent
• Recognised Administration Qualifications

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.