Part Time Administrator

NHS; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an Administrator for part-time work at HMP Preston, 28 hours weekly. The role includes providing comprehensive admin support to the healthcare team, managing records, and assisting with patient care. Ideal candidates will have prior admin experience, preferably in healthcare, along with familiarity with SystmOne and good IT skills. The position offers a rewarding and diverse environment, with shifts from Tuesday to Friday.

Benefits

Induction training

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance helpline

Shopping and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role, preferably in healthcare.
• Familiarity with SystmOne is a bonus.
• Good communication skills to interact with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide admin support to healthcare team.
• Input referrals and maintain accurate records using SystmOne.
• Assist with patient release and ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Admin support experience

Good IT skills

Minute-taking experience

Comfortable in diverse environments

Tools

SystmOne

MS Office

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an Administrator to join the healthcare team at HMP Preston on a part‑time basis. HMP Preston is a Category B male remand prison in Preston city centre. The role is fast‑paced, high‑volume with changing priorities and a varied workload. It is rewarding and offers a supportive, unpredictable environment.

Hours and Salary

Part‑time: 28 hours per week, shifts Tuesday through Friday, 08:30 – 16:00. Salary: £25,821 – £28,574 per annum FTE, pro‑rata for 28 hours, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent admin support to the healthcare team across all pathways.
• Operate the healthcare system (SystmOne) – input referrals, maintain accurate records, run reports.
• Communicate with internal and external colleagues, including hospitals, GPs, probation, and the prison team via email and phone.
• Assist with patient release and transfer, ensuring continuity of care – referrals, electronic prescribing, liaison with community drug team.
• Attend meetings and take minutes as required.

Qualifications & Experience

Our new Administrator will have:

• Experience within an administrative role – healthcare experience (hospital or GP surgery) is an advantage.
• Familiarity with SystmOne is a bonus.
• Minute‑taking experience beneficial.
• Comfortable working in a diverse environment with various healthcare and prison colleagues.
• Good IT skills, including MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).

How we support you

• Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice training course.
• Competency framework.
• Regional and national career development opportunities.
• Bespoke Learning Management System.
• Support from the wider team.
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance.

Legal and Recruitment Information

Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure and Barring Service checks will be undertaken.

Employer details

Practice Plus Group

HMP Preston, 2 Ribbleton Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 5AB

Employer website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/