Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Senior Administration Assistant - Apprenticeship Opportunity
The closing date is 15 October 2025
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Senior Administration Assistant to join our admin team who provide senior, comprehensive administration support across all our teams within Neurological Rehabilitation Services, Doncaster Care Group.
This is a permanent post, 30 hours per week worked Monday to Friday, based at Tickhill Road Hospital.
If you don't already have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, RDaSH are offering this post alongside the opportunity for you to complete a Level 3 apprenticeship qualification [relevant to your role].
As an apprentice within RDaSH you will be given the opportunity to gain experience, learn work-related skills and obtain all the tools needed to thrive.
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This leads to a nationally recognised qualification.
Whether you already work for us or are joining the Trust and NHS for the first time, apprenticeships can help you to develop the skills, knowledge and know-how in order to embark on a successful and fulfilling career within the health service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to maintain strict confidentiality and will be expected to deal with patients, carers, relatives, medical staff and other visitors to the departments, in person, by phone and in writing, with courtesy and discretion.
To provide day to day effective and efficient administration support of a branch of the Care Group
* Support administration teams to be able to work to deadlines and prioritise workload, ensuring effective support for the achievement of contracted targets
* Maintain a high level of confidentiality
* Deal with administrative tasks to deliver a positive outcome
* Supervise and line management administrative staff on a day-to-day basis
* Ensure necessary cover at all time
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
Job responsibilities
Before applying, please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
If you are applying for this role via the apprenticeship route, please review the attached eligibility document to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria to undertake an apprenticeship
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications
* English and Maths at level 2 or equivalent (GCSE 9-4 or A*- C or functional skills level 2)
* NVQ level 2 or equivalent in a related subject
* NVQ level 3 in related subject or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 3 Apprenticeship
Experience
* IT skills in Microsoft Office Packages
* Working in a busy office environment
* Office procedures i.e. filing, photocopying, message taking
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.
The salary for this role is £24,937 to £26,598 a year, pro rata.
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