Safeguarding Administrative Assistant | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Manchester is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join the Safeguarding Team. The role involves providing high-quality administrative support, maintaining organization, and ensuring confidentiality. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and experience in an administrative role, proficient in Microsoft Office. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a large and respected healthcare provider.

Benefits

Induction programme

Annual appraisal with development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative/secretarial role.
• Proactive, flexible, and well-organised.
• Familiarity with data protection issues and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive administrative service to the Safeguarding Team.
• Support the smooth running of the department.
• Maintain a calm and organised approach under tight timescales.

Skills

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Good standard of education

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity for an Administrative Assistant to join the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) Safeguarding Team. You will provide a comprehensive, high quality and efficient administrative service to the Team and support the smooth running of the department.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive, high quality and efficient administrative service to the Safeguarding Team.
• Support the smooth running of the department and work with initiative and as part of a team.
• Maintain a calm and organised approach, even under tight timescales.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in an administrative/secretarial role with a good standard of education and working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Proactive, flexible and well-organised, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and maintain confidentiality.
• Familiarity with data protection issues and patient confidentiality.
• Understanding of safeguarding would be advantageous.

What we offer

An induction programme and annual appraisal with development opportunities where appropriate.

About MFT

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, bringing together 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford and beyond. We champion collaborative working and transformation, with a workforce of around 30,000 and a focus on delivering a sustainable, high-quality health and social care system.

We are digitally enabled, with Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022, to improve clinical quality and patient and staff experience. We are a major academic Research Centre and Education provider, with ongoing work on our Green Plan to promote sustainability.

How we support our people

We create an inclusive culture and provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, while protecting health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

How to apply and important information

To find out more about key responsibilities and the required skills and experience, see the Job Description and Person Specification attachments under the “Supporting Documents” heading. Read the Candidate Essentials Guide, which accompanies the Job Description and Person Specification, to make an informed decision before applying. The guide provides details about the Trust, our benefits and how we care for you as you care for others.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to equality of opportunity and celebrating diversity, encouraging applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. If you have special requirements to help with your application, please email [e-mail].

We look forward to hearing from you!

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Sep 2025