Administration Clerk - Pre-Op

NHS; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an Administration Clerk - Pre-Op to provide clerical support to its teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in an office, preferably within the NHS. They should demonstrate self-motivation, flexibility, and the ability to work under pressure. The role offers various benefits including flexible working and a pension scheme. Ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys contributing positively to the workplace.

Benefits

Flexible working

27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Free eye tests and health checks

Gym discount

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Support with stress, bereavement, relationships

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in an office environment.
• Previous experience of working in the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient clerical support to medical secretaries and clinical teams.
• Work as part of the Booking, Scheduling, Secretarial, and Administration Team.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to plan and organise own workload

Ability to work as part of a team or independently

Education

GCSE/O Level English Language and Mathematics

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Administration Clerk - Pre-Op

The closing date is 22 December 2025

Administration Clerk - Pre-Op Band 2 18.75 hours per week - Permanent

The post holder will be responsible for providing efficient clerical support to medical secretaries and clinical teams.

Experience of working within an NHS office environment would be advantageous, and be able to work as part of a team. Self‑motivation, multi‑tasking and flexibility are essential.

We work in a fast moving environment that will require you to have a flexible approach to meet competing demands so if you enjoy being busy and making a positive contribution in the workplace then this role is ideal for you.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the centralised Booking, Scheduling, Secretarial and Administration Team providing an efficient clerical service and support to the teams.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are under‑represented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is unfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annum or the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE/O Level English Language and Mathematics
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Experience

• Previous experience of working in an office environment
• Previous experience of working in the NHS

Skills and Knowledge

• Microsoft Office
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to plan and organise own workload
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently

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.

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust