Administration Assistant

NHS; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Chesterfield is seeking an Administration Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support within the Surgical Division. The ideal candidate will manage confidential information and provide high-quality support to senior staff. Qualifications include GCSEs in English and Mathematics, RSA 2 or equivalent, and knowledge of relevant software. Experience in a healthcare environment is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and mathematics Grade A-C or equivalent.
• RSA 2 or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of Medway, Winscribe and ORMIS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Care Unit.
• Handle confidential information, maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Support the Clinical Director and other senior staff with administrative tasks.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to prioritise workload

Ability to deal with a variety of tasks simultaneously

Understanding of office procedures

Education

GCSE English and mathematics Grade A-C or equivalent

RSA 2 or equivalent

Knowledge of Medway, Winscribe and ORMIS

Job description

Go back Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Administration Assistant

The closing date is 14 November 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Administration Assistant within the Surgical Division for the Orthopaedics and Specialist Surgery Care Unit. This post will provide a comprehensive administrative and clerical service to the Care Unit. The post involves receiving and handling information which is confidential and therefore the post holder must maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will be expected to have advanced skills commensurate with their responsibilities. They will work substantially independently, providing support of the highest quality to the Care Unit.

The Administration Assistant will provide range of administrative support services to the Clinical Director, Service Manager and Senior Matron and the other senior members of staff.

About us

Chesterfield Royal Hospital is located in Calow, Chesterfield, which is situated on a green field site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is home to the Crooked Spire and is also close to Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham, thus offering numerous choices for recreational activities and lifestyles.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital was officially opened by the queen in 1985 and since then it has continued to expand and modernise, currently holding approximately 550 beds. We provide acute in‑patient and out‑patient care for Chesterfield and the surrounding rural area of North Derbyshire, serving a population of approximately 350,000 people.

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.

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Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• GCSE English and mathematics Grade A-C or equivalent
• RSA 2 or equivalent
• Knowledge of Medway, Winscribe and ORMIS

Experience

• Relevant clerical experience
• Use of telephone in a busy environment
• Previous experience within a healthcare environment
• Customer care experience

Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to deal with a variety of tasks simultaneously
• Understanding of office procedures

Personal Attributes

• Flexibility to work hours around the service needs i.e. early starts and late finishes
• Smart appearance and polite manner
• Works as a team member
• Awareness/understanding of confidentiality

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.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust