Public Health Nursing Administrator

Sirona-Care-; Bristol; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Benefits

NHS Pension

27+ days leave

Development opportunities

Job summary

Sirona care & health CIC in Bristol is seeking a Public Health Nursing Administrator. This permanent NHS Band 3 role is based at Southmead House, Bristol, 37.5 hours per week, 9am–5pm, Mon–Fri. You will support the Public Health Nursing Service, handling admin tasks, data entry and appointment scheduling in a supportive NHS environment.

You don’t need prior NHS experience; training is provided. We offer Agenda for Change pay, NHS benefits, generous annual leave and a commitment to equality and

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) as a baseline education.
• NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Typing qualification to RSA Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Responding to client enquiries via written, face to face or telephone.
• Making appointments for the Public Health Nursing team as per admin processes.
• Inputting data using IT resources and templates; electronic filing in client records.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Excel

Data collection

Education

GCSE English & Maths

NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration

RSA Typing Level 2

Tools

EMIS

Power BI

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Main area Administration Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent: North Bristol Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (9-5, Mon - Fri) Job ref 083-8311948-WW

Employer Sirona care & health CIC Employer type NHS Site Southmead House Town Bristol Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 09/10/2026 23:59

Public Health Nursing Administrator

NHS AfC: Band 3

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received prior to the advertised closing date.

Job overview

Are you organised, approachable and looking for an opportunity to start or develop your career in administration?

The BNSSG Public Health Nursing Service is looking for a permanent Administrator to join our friendly Bristol North Public Health Nursing Admin Team.

As an Administrator, you’ll play an important role in supporting our Public Health Nursing Service and helping the team deliver an effective service to children, young people and families across the area. You’ll work alongside a range of colleagues and will have the opportunity to build your administrative skills and experience in a supportive NHS environment.

We’re looking for someone with excellent IT and communication skills, who is organised, reliable and confident working with a wide range of people. You’ll need to be able to build positive working relationships quickly, manage your workload effectively and be willing to learn.

You don’t need previous NHS or administrative experience to apply. We particularly welcome applications from school leavers or anyone looking to take their first step into an administrative career. What matters most is your enthusiasm, willingness to learn and commitment to providing a great service.

If you’re looking for a role where you can learn, develop and make a difference as part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

Hours of work

Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
Based at Southmead House

Main duties of the job

• Responding to client enquires via written, face to face or via the telephone.
• Making appointments on behalf of the Public Health Nursing team as per service admin processes.
• Inputting of data specific to the Public Health Nursing Service, using appropriate IT resources and templates.
• Electronic Filing within client records
• Photocopying, printing, and scanning as appropriate
• Managing staff diaries and daily tasks using EMIS
• Working effectively as a whole service admin team which involves supporting admin colleagues during periods of absence.
• Working collaboratively across the service by supporting other teams and bases as and when required.

Working for our organisation

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health – England's largest provider of Adults and Children's Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position

Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered. Please only provide the expiry date and not your share code within your application.

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Person specification

Qualifications

• Good standard of education at GCSE level (9-4/A-C) including English language and Maths or equivalent.
• NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Business Administration or other relevant subject, or experience obtained in a relevant role. Willingness to undertake further essential training
• Typing qualification to RSA Level 2

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Computer literacy including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Excel, ordering systems and data collection.
• Previous Administration experience dealing with telephone enquiries, correspondence and office administration.
• Evidence organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Experience and understanding of dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
• Experience of team working
• Good communication skills, both written and verbally.
• Ability to maintain relevant records and information systems.
• Able to solve day to day problems and demonstrates a methodical approach to work organisation.
• Experience of working in a Healthcare or community setting
• Knowledge of patient administration systems such as EMIS, Microsoft and Power BI.
• An understanding of Equality and Diversity policies.
• Knowledge and awareness of the Data Protection Act and understanding of the compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations 2018.
• Knowledge and awareness of Health & Safety.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.