Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Senior Administration Assistant - Apprenticeship Opportunity

The closing date is 14 April 2026

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Community Service for people living in North Lincolnshire and we are looking for enthusiastic and innovative professionals to join our team.

  • To provide day to day effective and efficient administration support of a branch of the Care Group
  • Support administration teams be able to work to deadlines and prioritise workload, ensuringeffective support for the achievement of contracted targets
  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality
  • Deal with administrative tasks to deliver a positive outcome

If you don't already have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, RDaSH are offering this post alongside the opportunity for you to complete a Level 3apprenticeship qualification [relevant to your role].

As an apprentice within RDaSH you will be given the opportunity to gain experience, learn work-related skills and obtain all the tools needed to thrive.

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This leads to a nationally recognised qualification.

Whether you already work for us or are joining the Trust and NHS for the first time, apprenticeships can help you to develop the skills, knowledge and know-how in order to embark on a successful and fulfilling career within the health service.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide a senior confidential, quality administrative service to an identified branch of services within the Care Group
  • To communicate effectively, accurately and professionally, applying discretion and empathy where necessary, with written, telephone and face to face contact, with patients, service users, visitors, other Trust staff and external agencies
  • Have an understanding/knowledge and be able to work towards the KPI's and targets set by the commissioner
  • Maintain quality in own work and encourage others to do so whilst working as an effective and responsible senior team member
  • To ensure appropriate records storage and archiving is carried out in a confidential and timely manner
  • Monitoring of the service email inboxes, ensuring actions and responses are completed in a timely manner
  • To maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality in respect of all work
  • Provide line management to identified Band 2 Administration Assistants including supervision and PDR
  • General typing and document creation using Word, Excel and PowerPoint as required
  • To be prepared to temporarily work in a different area from usual base point if required for the continuity of service delivery

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details

Date posted

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-NLTTAO-0221

Job locations

Elizabeth Quarter

High Street

Scunthorpe

DN15 6SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Before applying, please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

****If you are applying for this role via the apprenticeship route, please review the attached eligibility document to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria to undertake an apprenticeship****

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Job description

Job responsibilities

Before applying, please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

****If you are applying for this role via the apprenticeship route, please review the attached eligibility document to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria to undertake an apprenticeship****

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • English and Maths at level 2 or equivalent (GCSE 9-4 or A*- C or functional skills level 2)
  • NVQ level 2 or equivalent in a related subject
  • NVQ level 3 in related subject or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • IT skills in Microsoft Office Packages
  • Working in a busy office environment
  • Office procedures i.e. filing, photocopying, message taking

Desirable

  • Supervising colleagues
  • Utilising online patient records systems

Knowledge

Essential

  • oUnderstand importance of maintaining confidentiality and security of information

Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and in writing
  • Awareness and understanding of the requirement for discretion and confidentiality
  • Ability to relay correct messages both verbally and in writing
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • English and Maths at level 2 or equivalent (GCSE 9-4 or A*- C or functional skills level 2)
  • NVQ level 2 or equivalent in a related subject
  • NVQ level 3 in related subject or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • IT skills in Microsoft Office Packages
  • Working in a busy office environment
  • Office procedures i.e. filing, photocopying, message taking

Desirable

  • Supervising colleagues
  • Utilising online patient records systems

Knowledge

Essential

  • oUnderstand importance of maintaining confidentiality and security of information

Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and in writing
  • Awareness and understanding of the requirement for discretion and confidentiality
  • Ability to relay correct messages both verbally and in writing

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Elizabeth Quarter

High Street

Scunthorpe

DN15 6SX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Elizabeth Quarter

High Street

Scunthorpe

DN15 6SX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Admin Lead

Deborah Short

deborah.short6@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-NLTTAO-0221

Job locations

Elizabeth Quarter

High Street

Scunthorpe

DN15 6SX


Supporting documents

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