The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Admin Team Leader

The closing date is 29 November 2025

Job summary

37.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced administrator to join our established Acute Paediatric Administration Team on a full-time, fixed-term contract until 31st March 2026. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain valuable experience in a Team Leader position. Our administration team plays a vital role in supporting the acute paediatric service, working closely with clinical colleagues to deliver a wide range of administrative functions that ensure the smooth and effective running of the department. We are looking for an experienced administrator who can apply their skills and knowledge to lead and develop an established administrative team. The successful candidate will work closely with Service Support manager to enhance current ways of working, support the introduction of new systems, and promote efficient and effective practice. This post is based at The Rotherham Foundation Trust.

End date: 31st March 2026

Main duties of the job

The post will be responsible for the day-to-day support and supervision of admin staff in the Paediatric admin team, to ensure an excellent, effective and efficient administrative support is provided for the clinical Teams.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

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Details

Date posted

19 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Secondment

Duration

4 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-10-035

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BTEC / HNC in Business Admin or related NHS Studies or equivalent level of knowledge
  • Previous training / experience of problem solving, staff management, allocation of workstreams, data validation and reconciliation.
  • NHS management qualification / training

Desirable

  • Knowledge of System One / Meditech

Experience

Essential

  • Recruitment and selection experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Can demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge with regard to management of staff
  • Good working knowledge of IT reporting systems e.g. data bases, interpreting data, Power Bi
  • Understanding of large organisation and an ability to communicate and network
  • Knowledge of the NHS and systems within it
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BTEC / HNC in Business Admin or related NHS Studies or equivalent level of knowledge
  • Previous training / experience of problem solving, staff management, allocation of workstreams, data validation and reconciliation.
  • NHS management qualification / training

Desirable

  • Knowledge of System One / Meditech

Experience

Essential

  • Recruitment and selection experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Can demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge with regard to management of staff
  • Good working knowledge of IT reporting systems e.g. data bases, interpreting data, Power Bi
  • Understanding of large organisation and an ability to communicate and network
  • Knowledge of the NHS and systems within it

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

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiting Manager

Lindsey Palmer

lindsey.palmer4@nhs.net

07985244439

Details

Date posted

19 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Secondment

Duration

4 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-10-035

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


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