About this role
Job summary
Area Administration Assistant - Fixed Term until 31.03.27
Are you an experienced administrator, looking for a fresh challenge in a vibrant and successful NHS team? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We are seeking a motivated and highly organised Administrator to join our Paramedic Emergency Service team within the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS), supporting our operations across the Greater Manchester area.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of our Service Delivery Directorate, providing essential administrative support to senior leaders -- including the Area Director, Head of Operations, Consultant Paramedic, and their wider teams. Your work will directly contribute to the delivery of high-quality care to the public.
Main duties of the job
In this varied, fast paced role, you will provide comprehensive administrative support to senior leadership, coordinate diaries, meetings, documentation, and communication across the service. Handle sensitive and confidential information in line with information governance standards. Use Microsoft Office confidently and learn bespoke NHS systems, support colleagues across the team and contribute positively to a collaborative team environment.
You will need exceptional organisational and administrative skills and be able to communicate clearly and confidently. You'll be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and be adept at learning new software systems and thrive in a busy, demanding environment.
Previous applicants need not apply.
The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a large number of applications are received.
Visa sponsorship is not possible for this role for either candidates or existing employees. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker/ Health and Care Worker visas as set out at gov.uk. Graduate visa holders should have no expectation of long-term employment through sponsorship. Additionally, your visa conditions and validity period must allow you to work in the role question and for a suitable period to allow training and execution without requiring sponsorship.
About us
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.
Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.
Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.
We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Skills / competencies Essential
Computer literacy with competency using the full Microsoft Office package and strong keyboard skills Effective verbal and written communication skills, displaying tact when dealing with sensitive issues Organisational and planning abilities to effectively prioritise work Ability to multitask, switching between a range of activities Demonstrates initiative and able to work without close supervision Attention to detail to ensure accuracy Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines Numerical data analysis ability for production of reports Understands the importance of and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
Qualification and knowledge Essential
Level 3 qualification in Business Admin or willingness to work towards Qualification in Microsoft office Qualification in general business administration or willingness to work towards
Experience Essential
Substantial administrative support experience within a complex organisation Experience supporting the preparation of complex data based reports Experience in the maintenance of information systems and databases Minute taking Organising events, conferences and meetings
Values and behaviours Essential
Working together - demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable
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.
Employer details Employer name North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Address Whitefield Ambulance Station
Manchester
M45 6AQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)