Administrative Support Officer | Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an Administrative Support Officer to join the Chester Central Care Community Team on a fixed-term contract. The role involves clerical tasks like processing referrals, maintaining records, and communicating with patients. Candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills. Pay is aligned with the Real Living Wage, offer 22.5 hours weekly over 3 days, with potential extensions based on needs. The position ends in September 2026.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with a flexible approach.
• Working knowledge of general office procedures required.
• Experience with electronic records is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical tasks including processing referrals and scanning.
• Attend to patient and professional contacts with a welcoming manner.
• Take meeting notes and assist with scheduling.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

Experience with electronic records

Job description

Overview

Chester Central Care Community Team are looking for an Administrative Support Officer to join the team covering a maternity post. This is a 22.5‑hour, fixed‑term contract (ending September 2026) over 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical tasks including processing referrals, scanning/photocopying, uploading documents to electronic records, answering and forwarding telephone calls, and arranging meetings.
• Attend to patient, carer and professional contacts with a professional, friendly and welcoming manner.
• Take meeting notes and assist with scheduling.

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent communication and organisational skills with a flexible “can do” approach.
• Working knowledge of general office procedures and Microsoft Office suite; training on CWP systems will be provided.
• Experience using electronic records is an advantage.

Pay, Hours and Contract

The role is paid at the Real Living Wage (RLW) hourly rate as set by the Living Wage Federation, with a pay supplement applied if the national A4C hourly rate falls below this. Total hours: 22.5 hours per week over 3 days. Fixed‑term contract until September 2026.

Application Details

Shortlisting will conclude on 19 Dec 2025 with interviews on 05 Jan 2026. To apply, email [e-mail] or call 01244 393 100. If you have a disability, answer “YES” to the “Guaranteed Interview Scheme” question. Applicants need to pay for their DBS check.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) is a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation, and holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage personal values to align with the Trust’s values.