Administrative Assistant | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Manchester is seeking an enthusiastic individual to provide administrative support in the Children’s Community Nursing Service. Responsibilities include managing referrals, scheduling appointments, and liaising with parents and professionals. The ideal candidate will have administration experience and strong organizational and communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to work within an integrated health and social care system.

Qualifications

• Prior administration experience in a similar field.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with parents and professionals.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide full administration support for various nursing teams.
• Manage referrals and appointment scheduling using EPR.
• Communicate with parents and professionals via telephone.

Skills

Administration experience

Excellent organisation skills

Excellent communication skills

Tools

EMIS

Word applications

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and enthusiastic individual to join the administration team in the Children’s Community Nursing Service at Longsight Health Centre within the Manchester Local Care Organisation.

Responsibilities

• Provide full administration support for the Children’s Community Nursing Service, including Acute, Asthma, Complex Care, Palliative Care and Special Schools teams.
• Use computerised systems such as EMIS and Word applications; maintain excellent telephone skills.
• Main duties include: referral management (registering referrals; booking and cancelling appointments; tasking; using the electronic patient record (EPR)); produce correspondence; scanning; telephone liaison with parents/carers and professionals.

Qualifications and Skills

• Administration experience with excellent organisation and communication skills.

About the Organisation

We are part of MFT (Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust). We’re creating an integrated health and social care system, with a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness, and innovation through the introduction of the Electronic Patient Record (Hive).

Diversity and Inclusion

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and valuing diversity. All individuals are encouraged to apply. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

Application Information

This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Sep 2025.