Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Administrator based on Elm Ward at West Park Hospital. This is a 37.5 hour position covering maternity leave.
If you are motivated, enthusiastic and innovative, have excellent communication skills and are excited by this opportunity to contribute to a therapeutic service then this is the job for you In return you will receive excellent support, supervision and development opportunities.
You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a skilled individual who has experience working in an administrative role to support the team to achieve and maintain high standards of clinical excellence.
The successful candidate will be required to have a Level 3 Qualification in relevant field or equivalent experience or willingness to work towards Level 3 in Business Administration and Key skills/functional skills in literacy and numeracy Level 2 OR O Level (Grade C and above/New GCSE in Maths and English (Grade 4 to 9).
The successful candidate will need to have excellent IT and organisational skills and a good knowledge and understanding of information systems. Secretarial/administrative experience is essential along with comprehensive knowledge and experience within Microsoft office applications. Paris/CITO experience would be an advantage although training will be provided.
The team is a busy and fast paced environment so the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines with a flexible and motivated attitude to work is essential.
The role mainly includes day to day admin tasks such as organising meetings, answering the phone, attending team huddles, monitoring a shared inbox and minuting of clinical meetings. Dictation may also be required to support clinical staff.
The successful candidate will be providing admin support to clinical staff.
About us
With a starting salary of £24,937 per annum, a generous NHS pension scheme, a fantastic annual leave package (an initial 27 day annual leave plus bank holidays if new to the NHS) and access to other NHS staff benefits and discounts, it is fair to say that this job has a lot to offer. There are many training and development opportunities available, giving you the opportunity for career progression and development into other areas of work should you wish to do so.
Staff recognition is very important to us, we work closely with colleagues from across the Trust to support development, the staff voice and to recognise teams and individuals through our Greatix and Star Award schemes, highlighting the outstanding work being done every day.
We recognise that Administrators and professionals are a valuable asset to our organisation. We understand that they have a key role in the support and delivery of our services and that their contribution helps us in achieving our aim of consistently providing safe and high quality care for our service users. The kind of care we would want for ourselves and for our loved ones.
Our organisation is on a 'Journey to Change' and as part of this journey, creating a great experience for our staff is one of three big goals. Ultimately our aim is to be a proactive, responsible and mindful employer, recruiting, retaining and training our people, for the right roles, at the right time.
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
4 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-DDA A
Job locations
West Park Hospital
Edward Pease Way
Darlington
DL2 2TS
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Level 3 Qualification in relevant field or equivalent experience or willingness to work towards Level 3 in Business Administration.
* Key skills/functional skills in literacy and numeracy Level 2 OR O Level (Grade C and above/New GCSE in Maths and English (Grade 4 to 9) are an essential requirement to be fully competent in the role. Where an applicant does not have the above qualifications or are unable to provide evidence of the certification, the applicant MUST achieve the required standards during their probationary period.
Desirable
* Level 3 in Business Administration
* RSA Level 2 or equivalent Secretarial/administrative experience in a clinical environment
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in an administrative environment (diary management, filing systems, meeting coordination, minute talking, data input, collating and presenting information).
* Customer Service experience (face to face, answering calls, correspondence).
* Experience of organising completing demands and workloads.
* Experience of setting up and maintenance of administrative systems and processes.
* Experience of working autonomously and proactively
Desirable
* Experience of supporting/supervising staff.
* Experience of handling monies and working within financial guidelines.
Knowledge
Essential
* Comprehensive knowledge of administrative procedures and the ability to undertake associated tasks ensuring adherence to defined procedures and guidelines.
* Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook).
* Understanding of confidentiality and the associated legal and policy requirements.
Desirable
* Knowledge of NHS systems
Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Essential
* Good interpersonal and communications skills (articulate, meaningful, legible and appropriate to the audience)
* Accurately transcribe data from a variety of sources, including digital dictation software
* Numerate to be able to undertake basic calculations/information
* Follow and work within defined procedures.
* Good organisational skills and able to prioritise workload and work on own initiative within procedures.
* Ability to work as part of a team, sharing knowledge and training
* High level of attention to detail and quality of work.
* Ability to use and maintain office systems
* Demonstrate accurate keyboard skills through the ability to word process documents and complete information accurately.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Level 3 Qualification in relevant field or equivalent experience or willingness to work towards Level 3 in Business Administration.
* Key skills/functional skills in literacy and numeracy Level 2 OR O Level (Grade C and above/New GCSE in Maths and English (Grade 4 to 9) are an essential requirement to be fully competent in the role. Where an applicant does not have the above qualifications or are unable to provide evidence of the certification, the applicant MUST achieve the required standards during their probationary period.
Desirable
* Level 3 in Business Administration
* RSA Level 2 or equivalent Secretarial/administrative experience in a clinical environment
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in an administrative environment (diary management, filing systems, meeting coordination, minute talking, data input, collating and presenting information).
* Customer Service experience (face to face, answering calls, correspondence).
* Experience of organising completing demands and workloads.
* Experience of setting up and maintenance of administrative systems and processes.
* Experience of working autonomously and proactively
Desirable
* Experience of supporting/supervising staff.
* Experience of handling monies and working within financial guidelines.
Knowledge
Essential
* Comprehensive knowledge of administrative procedures and the ability to undertake associated tasks ensuring adherence to defined procedures and guidelines.
* Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook).
* Understanding of confidentiality and the associated legal and policy requirements.
Desirable
* Knowledge of NHS systems
Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Essential
* Good interpersonal and communications skills (articulate, meaningful, legible and appropriate to the audience)
* Accurately transcribe data from a variety of sources, including digital dictation software
* Numerate to be able to undertake basic calculations/information
* Follow and work within defined procedures.
* Good organisational skills and able to prioritise workload and work on own initiative within procedures.
* Ability to work as part of a team, sharing knowledge and training
* High level of attention to detail and quality of work.
* Ability to use and maintain office systems
* Demonstrate accurate keyboard skills through the ability to word process documents and complete information accurately.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Park Hospital
Edward Pease Way
Darlington
DL2 2TS
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Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Park Hospital
Edward Pease Way
Darlington
DL2 2TS
Employer's website
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