Administration Officer - HMP Northumberland

NHS; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Morpeth is seeking a full-time role to support integrated healthcare, particularly within the prison environment. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and will coordinate tasks with outside agencies. A minimum of GCSE in Maths and English is essential. This position offers a salary of £24,937 to £26,598 per annum with additional benefits including NHS Pension and training opportunities.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension

Annual leave on birthday

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working

Up to 33 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience of working with the public in a busy working environment.
• Knowledge of working within a busy reception environment.
• A good knowledge of patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work within the prison environment.
• Liaise with outside agencies.
• Support integrated healthcare delivery and monitoring.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English

NVQ 2 or equivalent knowledge and experience

Tools

SystmOne or other computerised patient system

Job description

Overview

Job summary

This role is to support our integrated healthcare team in the delivery and monitoring of care. The successful candidate will be required to coordinate their work within the prison environment as well as liaising with outside agencies and will be part of a multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to prioritise work. If you are looking for a role that is as professionally challenging as it is rewarding then we would love to hear from you.

About us

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.

Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!

• Access to NHS Pension
• Annual leave on your Birthday
• Welcome payment for some posts
• Refer a friend scheme
• Training and Development opportunities
• Flexible Working
• Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
• Up to 33 days annual leave

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.

We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.

Our Mission

Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities

Our Vision

Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.

Details

Date posted: 07 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 847-RM-25-V558-A

Job locations: HMP Northumberland, Morpeth, NE65 9XG

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the advertised role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
• Essential: NVQ 2 or equivalent knowledge and experience

Knowledge

• Essential: Knowledge of working within a busy reception environment
• Essential: A good knowledge of patient confidentiality
• Desirable: Knowledge around Information Governance

Experience

• Essential: Experience of working with the public in a busy working environment
• Desirable: Experience of working with SystmOne or other computerised patient system
• Desirable: Experience of working in healthcare in a similar role

Employer details

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address: HMP Northumberland, Morpeth, NE65 9XG

Employer's website: https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/