Patient and Administrative Support Assistants | Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHSFT; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Chesterfield is seeking Patient and Administrative Support Assistants to join their team. Positions are available as full-time and flexible hours, providing clerical support in various therapy services. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and office experience. This role offers competitive salary and a chance to be a part of a caring healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• You will provide clerical and reception support to therapy and dietetic services.
• Experience dealing with public and handling telephone enquiries is essential.
• General clerical duties for various therapy services for children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide full clerical and reception support.
• Undertake general clerical duties.
• Work effectively within the admin team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of general office practices

Ability to prioritize workload

Typing/word processing/IT qualification

Experience in an office environment

Job description

CHILDREN'S & ADULTS THERAPIES & DIETETIC ADMIN SERVICES

PATIENT & ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANTS

POST 1 = 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK - MONDAY-FRIDAY

POST 2 = FROM 22.5 HOURS PER WEEK UP TO 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK - MONDAY-FRIDAY

Salary: £24,465 per annum pro rata - AfC Band 2

Post 1 - 37.5 Hours:-

• Monday = 7:45am to 3:45pm
• Tuesday = 9:00am to 5:00pm
• Wednesday = 9:00am to 5:00pm
• Thursday = 7:45am to 3:45pm
• Friday = 8:30am to 4:30pm

2 permanent vacancies have arisen for Patient and Administrative Support Assistants to work as part of the Children's and Adults Therapies and Dietetic Administration Services. Initially we are looking for 1 full time post, with the other post being flexible with the hours working from 22.5 to 37.5 hours per week.

You will provide full clerical and reception support to the Children's and Adults Therapies & Dietetic Services. You will undertake general clerical duties for the Nutrition and Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Speech and Language Therapy Services for Children and Adults.

You will possess or be working towards a typing/word processing/IT qualification (or equivalent) and be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of general office practices. You must also have excellent communication skills, be able to prioritise your workload and work effectively on your own and as part of the admin team.

Experience within an office environment together with experience of dealing with members of the public and general telephone enquiries is essential.

Our Vision is to be a first‑class provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care for our patients; and being a great place to work for our people. Our Proud to CARE philosophy supports this vision - and we all play a part in achieving it, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other.

Please see attached job description and person specification for detailed information on the main responsibilities of the post.

This advert closes on Monday 10 Nov 2025