Administration Assistant

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is looking for an Administration Assistant to support the Alcohol Liaison Nursing Team. You will be responsible for managing administrative activities, coordinating meetings, and serving as the first contact for the team. The role requires excellent communication skills and an ability to work in a busy environment. This part-time position comes with a fixed-term contract for 7 months, with a salary ranging from £24,937 to £26,598 annually, pro rata.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for the Alcohol Liaison Team.
• Provide efficient administrative support to ensure team effectiveness.
• Coordinate meetings and liaise with patient groups.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to prioritise workload

Self-initiative

Tools

Microsoft packages

Hospital EPR systems

Job description

Administration Assistant

The closing date is 29 December 2025.

University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you may apply, but UHNM will not offer sponsorship after your visa expires; you must have at least six months until visa expiry at the start of employment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient and effective running of all admin activities related to the Alcohol Liaison Nursing Team. This includes liaising with internal and external agencies, coordinating meetings, and liaising with patient groups.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be the first point of contact for the Alcohol Liaison Team. They will provide efficient administrative, clerical, and coordination support to ensure the team operates effectively within a busy acute hospital.

Applicants should possess a professional attitude and the ability to work flexibly within a busy team.

You will manage your own workload and work closely with the Alcohol Liaison Nurses.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we serve around three million people and are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching, and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role. We offer a range of development packages to help everyone fulfil their true potential.

UHNM encourages a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff feel valued and respected.

We know that investing in our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population we serve.

Job responsibilities

• Be resilient
• Be confident and capable
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be organised
• Be able to prioritise your own workload effectively
• Use your own initiative
• Be prepared to work in a busy and challenging environment

For more information, see the attached Job Description & Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Experience

• Experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of Hospital EPR systems
• Knowledge of Microsoft packages

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Location

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

7 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

205‑7613641‑A

Job locations

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust