LD Health Team Administrator | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Manchester is seeking a team administrator to provide effective clerical and administrative support. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office software. This role involves working with healthcare professionals and managing office systems to facilitate smooth operations in a community team setting. Apply now to be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and inclusivity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training and development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in providing administrative support.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Familiarity with office procedures and systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to healthcare professionals.
• Coordinate office procedures and maintain filing systems.
• Liaise with staff and manage communication effectively.

Skills

Organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to work in a team

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

EMIS

Job description

We are looking to recruit a team administrator for our friendly community team based in the North of the City.

The post holder will be responsible for providing effective and efficient clerical and administrative support to either a team of healthcare professionals. The role will involve the coordination and implementation of office procedures and will require a high degree of organisational skills and excellent working knowledge of administrative systems. The post holder will often be the first point of contact and a focal point for the services requiring clear communication and liaison skills. They will work alongside the Health Managers and need to be able to use their own initiative and prioritise tasks.

The post holder will be required to work as part of a team at a community base and provide cross cover during periods of staff absence.

Planning and Organisational Tasks

• Use a variety of software packages such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel etc to produce correspondence and maintain presentations, records, spreadsheets and databases. Also local clinical recording systems e.g. EMIS.
• Devise and maintain office systems.
• Collate data for performance reporting as required.
• Attend meetings, take notes and record actions, keeping notes.
• Liaise with staff in other services and with external contacts.
• Sort and distribute incoming post and organise and send outgoing post.
• Organise, store and archive paperwork, documents and computer‑based information.
• Photocopy and print various documents.

Patient / Client‑Related Tasks

• Deal with telephone communications and type letters with potentially distressing or emotional content.
• Participate in service development projects supporting staff surveys or audits as necessary.
• Provide non‑clinical advice and information to patients/clients/relatives; exercising judgement when dealing with patient enquiries, analysing and resolving problems at source.
• Participate in the referral process and note‑taking, input to EMIS and liaising with clinicians.
• Be responsible for using systems to order equipment and office supplies on behalf of the team.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to shape your career.

With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.

Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.

At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high‑quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.

At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you’re part of something bigger from day one.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU— for our patients, our communities, and each other.

As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role‑specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

This advert closes on Tuesday 2 Dec 2025.