Team Assistant - Health Visiting | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Manchester is seeking a Band 2 Team Assistant to support health visiting teams. The ideal candidate will be organised, have excellent communication skills, and be flexible to meet changing service demands. Responsibilities include data management, liaising with health professionals, and maintaining confidentiality. This role offers an opportunity to contribute positively in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Good eye for detail and importance of confidentiality.
• Motivated to work in a busy environment with a positive attitude.
• Flexible to support changing service requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collate and input data on the EMIS System.
• Liaise with health professionals and agencies.
• Ensure manual and electronic records are accurate.
• Demonstrate organisation and excellent communication skills.
• Maintain client confidentiality.

Skills

Organised

Excellent communication skills

Team working skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work on own initiative

Job description

Overview

Are you organised, methodical, with excellent communication and team working skills? We require a helpful and reliable team assistant to provide a top class admin service for busy health visiting teams across the city. This role is Band 2 Team Assistant.

The successful candidate will need a good eye for detail and know the importance of working in a confidential environment. The ideal candidate will be someone who enjoys helping others and is flexible to support the changing requirements of the service. You will require excellent interpersonal skills and will be used to communicating effectively at all levels and with different audiences. You will be motivated to work in a busy environment with a positive attitude, flexibility and the ability to work with staff and service users under own initiative, but can also work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Collate and input data on the EMIS System
• Liaise with health professionals, children’s services and other agencies
• Ensure filing of manual and electronic records is up to date and accurate
• Demonstrate organisation, methodical approach, and excellent communication skills including telephone manner
• Maintain client/patient confidentiality and work on an investigative, self-motivated basis in a busy environment

About MFT

Mid Cheshire? (Note: keep original wording; this item reflects the provided content about the organisation). MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the patients who rely on our services every year, bringing together hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford & beyond. We champion collaborative working and transformation, and we set standards that inform best practice across the Trusts.

We’ve created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness and research, including the introduction of the Hive Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022.

Diversity and Equity

We’re committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination. 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. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team [e-mail].

How to apply / Additional information

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, see the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the “Supporting Documents” heading. Read the Candidate Essentials Guide with the Job Description and Person Specification to make a more informed decision to apply. This document provides details about the Trust, our benefits and how we care for you as you care for others, plus important information to consider before submitting an application form.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

This advert closes on Monday 13 Oct 2025