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Administrator - Therapy Services Seddon Suite
Closing date: 17 June 2026
Position: Administration Assistant – Seddon Rehab Unit
Type: Permanent, Band 3 post
The Specialist Rehabilitation Unit at St Helens Hospital is part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Rehabilitation Network which provides tailored programmes of rehabilitation to patients who have experienced traumatic illness or injury. Our philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do by setting shared goals to keep focus on their progress.
We are looking to recruit a driven and enthusiastic, suitably skilled part‑time administrator to be part of the Specialist Rehabilitation Therapy Team based within St Helens Hospital. The successful applicant will be part of a motivated, forward‑thinking multidisciplinary team, working directly with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, dietitians and rehabilitation assistants. The role will also include working collaboratively with other professionals, agencies and local organisations.
JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change.
Main duties
* Coordination of outpatient therapy service
* Ordering and managing stock and equipment
* Completing referrals and forms ready for therapy colleagues
* Supporting therapy colleagues in providing timely interventions
* Good secretarial, clerical, communication and interpersonal skills required
* Work over 5 days with flexibility within core hours 8 am–4 pm, Monday to Friday
* A flexible approach to day‑to‑day tasks essential to meet service demands; NHS or hospital experience highly desirable
Qualifications
* NVQ 3 in Business Administration or equivalent qualification and/or knowledge through formal training and experience
Experience
* Excellent IT skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office products
* Significant experience working in an office environment
* Previous NHS experience
Skills
* Knowledge of medical terminology
* Self‑motivated and able to work with limited supervision
* Use initiative and respond to new challenges
* Manage / prioritise own workload
* Excellent communication / interpersonal skills
* Ability to manage difficult / sensitive situations
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Accurate maintenance of computerised and manual systems
* Good understanding of Trust internal policies as appropriate
Other
* Able to work the hours and duties required by the post
* Flexible approach when required
* Build and maintain good working relationships
* Comply with Trust policies and procedures
* Understanding of confidential nature of role and awareness of Data Protection Act
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be made to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
£25,760 to £27,476 a year, pro rata
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