Admin Assistant to General Managers

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) invites applications for an Administration Assistant within Community Children’s Health Services at the Wythenshawe Offices. You will support the General Managers and occasional Heads of Services, delivering efficient clerical and administrative services in a busy team.

The role requires excellent communication, organisation and the ability to work under pressure, with accurate data handling and confidence in Microsoft Word, Excel, and

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent keyboard and data input skills.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.
• Experience with confidential information handling.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support to General Managers and Heads of Services.
• Coordinate and implement office procedures.
• Be the first point of contact and liaison for the service.
• Manage and prioritise own workload with discretion.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Discretion/ Confidentiality

Education

NVQ Level 2

NVQ Level 3

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Community Children’s Health Services for an Administration Assistant to work at Wythenshawe Offices, supporting the General Managers for Children’s Community Health Services.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and experienced administrator who is an excellent communicator, organised and able to work well under pressure and often using own initiative. You will be responsible for providing effective and efficient clerical and administrative support to the General Managers and on occasions their Heads of Services.

The role will involve the coordination and implementation of office procedures and will require a high degree of organisational skills and excellent working knowledge of administrative systems. You will often be the first point of contact and a focal point for the service requiring clear communication and liaison skills. Responsible for managing and prioritising own workload.

You should be competent in using Microsoft packages i.e. Word, Excel and Presentation skills and have RSA 2/NVQ Level 2 or 3 or equivalent qualification in word processing. Highly organised and possess a recognised educational standard in English and Maths and/or equivalent demonstrable skills i.e. good command and understanding of English language/literature and numerical skills. Experience of general office procedures is also essential. Excellent keyboard and data (Excel) inputting skills are needed as is the understanding of the importance in maintaining confidentiality.

You will be required to work as part of the Management Team at Wythenshawe Offices but may on occasion be asked to cover elsewhere during periods of staff absence.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to shape your career.

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