About this role
Job summary
Join Our Team as a Temporary Bank Administrator
Location: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Contract Type: Temporary Bank (Flexible weekday shifts)
Pay Band: Band 4
Are you looking to gain valuable experience in a professional NHS setting? Whether you're planning a future in healthcare, administration, or simply want to build your CV while earning, this opportunity could be the perfect fit.
We are looking to register reliable, hardworking individuals who would thrive in a busy environment who are available to work mainly full time placements Monday to Friday during core office hours. Our placement opportunities include front of house, data entry work, reception, secretarial roles and general administrative roles. We are keen to help you develop your existing skills in order to be able to progress into new roles.
We Are Looking For:
Strong communication and organisational skillsBasic IT proficiencyEnthusiasm, reliability, and a positive attitudeAvailability Monday to FridayNo prior NHS experience is required - training will be provided
Main duties of the job
You Will Be:
Providing temporary administrative support across various departments
Assisting with data entry, scheduling, secretarial tasks, and communications.
Offering frontline support to patients and staff
Learning NHS systems and processes in a dynamic and supportive environment
Why Join Us?
Flexible working to suit your travel or study plans
Professional development through exposure to NHS administrative operations
Supportive team culture and inclusive workplace
Convenient location with excellent transport links
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
All roles in the Trust include a mandatory 12-week training period. Therefore successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates who have applied for a fee waiver.
The advert will close at midnight on 06 September 2026.
Interviews are due to be held 15 and 16 September 2026. TBC
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable
Typing qualification or equivalent experience
Experience Essential
Experience of administrative work Working within guidelines Prioritising, planning and organising own tasks
Desirable
Familiarity with Epic computer system Previous experience of working in the NHS Audio typing
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of confidentiality and data protection Understanding customer service
Desirable
Knowledge of the Trust information systems
Skills Essential
Ability to work as part of a team Good communication skills including telephone, e-mail and face to face Ability to organise own timekeeping to schedule and deadlines Ability to show attention to detail and accuracy Ability to use IT packages - Microsoft Office, and type accurately Ability to store and safeguard confidential documents
Desirable
Willing to take on and learn new skills
Additional Requirements Essential
The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
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 Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address CUH - Staff Bank Services
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)