Overview
Job summary
This advert is only open to those currently employed by the following organisations:
Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Secondment to 31 March 2026.
The ICS has a bold ambition to deliver improved outcomes for our 1.2m population through our four Alliances, and we are placing clinical and professional leadership and the voice of our residents at the heart of realizing this ambition.
Role purpose
The Specialist Administrator will be integral to supporting the delivery of both the All Age Continuing Care programme and the UEC and System Flow Medium Term Plan programme, to improve outcomes by promoting adherence to clinical policies, procedures, and standards, and enabling services to operate in a safe and effective way.
The post holder will provide a highly effective and competent level of administrative support to the Director of Operations AACC (SRO for UEC and System Flow). In addition, the post holder will support the Head of AACC, AACC SLT and AACC PMO Manager to assist and run functions within AACC by providing administrative programme / project management support across a range of activities.
Competency based key deliverables
* To be responsible for the provision of effective and efficient administrative support to the Director of Operations for AACC/SRO for UEC and System Flow, to support effectively delivery of both programmes
* Contribute to the delivery of AACC and UEC and System Flow programmes through supporting key actions and milestones to be delivered, and raising any issues associated with the delivery of plans and workstreams
* Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and nurture a collaborative approach to all aspects of work
* Attend and participate in any delegated meetings
* Undertake defined projects and coordination of work as required
* Contribute to ensuring governance and quality improvement remains integral to processes
* Be responsible for collecting data, defining metrics, and measuring quality results
* Working knowledge of financial processes
* Responsible for decisions made during the course of their duties, seeking guidance and escalating issues where appropriate
About us
Mid and South Essex ICB is a statutory organisation responsible for the planning and delivery of local health and care services, across Mid and South Essex and is part of the wider integrated care system. Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) are partnerships of health and care organisations that come together to plan and deliver joined up services and to improve the health of people who live and work in their area. The headquarters for the organisation is Seax House, Chelmsford. There is a hybrid model of working, which includes attendance at the office in Chelmsford or community visits across Essex and home working.
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We welcome applications regardless of peoples age, disability, sex, gender, identity and gender expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, religion or belief. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustment for people who have a disability. We also encourage applicants to raise any personal circumstances they would like us to be aware of so we can consider possible adjustments.
Unfortunately, the organisation does not have a Sponsorship licence.
Details
Date posted: 10 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year
Contract: Secondment
Duration: 5 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: D9708-MSE467
Job locations: Seax House, Victoria Road South, Chelmsford, CM1 1QH
Job responsibilities
ROLE PURPOSE / SUMMARY
The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System will comprise the Integrated Care Board (ICB), which is the statutory body for the NHS, and the Integrated Care Partnership (ICP), which is a committee of the ICB, and brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations across the area.
The ICS has a bold ambition to deliver improved outcomes for our 1.2m population through our four Alliances, and we are placing clinical and professional leadership and the voice of our residents at the heart of realizing this ambition.
The Specialist Administrator will be integral to supporting the delivery of both the All Age Continuing Care programme and the UEC and System Flow Medium Term Plan programme, to improve outcomes by promoting adherence to clinical policies, procedures, and standards, and enabling services to operate in a safe and effective way.
The post holder will provide a highly effective and competent level of administrative support to the Director of Operations AACC (SRO for UEC and System Flow). In addition, the post holder will support the Head of AACC, AACC SLT and AACC PMO Manager to assist and run functions within AACC by providing administrative programme / project management support across a range of activities.
Competency based key deliverables (cont.)
* To be responsible for the provision of effective and efficient administrative support to the Director of Operations for AACC/SRO for UEC and System Flow, to support effectively delivery of both programmes
* Contribute to the delivery of AACC and UEC and System Flow programmes through supporting key actions and milestones to be delivered, and raising any issues associated with the delivery of plans and workstreams
* Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and nurture a collaborative approach to all aspects of work
* Attend and participate in any delegated meetings
* Undertake defined projects and coordination of work as required
* Contribute to ensuring governance and quality improvement remains integral to processes
* Be responsible for collecting data, defining metrics, and measuring quality results
* Working knowledge of financial processes
* Responsible for decisions made during the course of their duties, seeking guidance and escalating issues where appropriate
Person Specification
Knowledge and Understanding - Essential
* An understanding of business acumen in their area of responsibility ensuring value for money and the driving factors for delivery in multiple sectors.
* Advanced knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages
* Knowledge of administrative systems and procedures
Qualifications - Essential
* Degree or equivalent level of experience in relevant role
Partnership Working / Leadership Management - Essential
* An understanding of partnership working and how/when partnerships should be built, in order to effect solutions that feed into defined plans
* Demonstrate detailed understanding and commitment to delivering the NHS People Promise and the ICB Values
* Provide effective, inclusive, and compassionate management, ensuring all voices are heard and creating and nurturing a culture where staff feel safe to speak up.
Skills - Essential
* Good communications skills using a range of methods e.g., written and verbal.
* Advanced IT skills in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
* Minute taking, audio typing/digital dictation skills
Experience - Essential
* Previous experience of working in the specialist area of quality/governance administration
* Experience of providing project support, developing, and implementing systems.
* Experience of working in a service focused environment.
Employer details
Employer name: NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board
Address: Seax House, Victoria Road South, Chelmsford, CM1 1QH
Employer's website: https://www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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