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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Administrative Assistant - Dermatology Outpatients

The closing date is 26 August 2025

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Job summary

Are you passionate, enthusiastic, well organised and wanting to make a difference? If the answer is yes then we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for motivated and passionate individuals who want to work as part of our Dermatology Admin team to help provide exceptional care to patients at Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an exciting post working in a dedicated team of Secretaries and Administrators providing administrative support for our Medical team.

We have one part time position available 22.5 hours Wednesday - Friday.

Main duties of the job

You will support the provision of an efficient and comprehensive administrative support service to consultants, nurses and managers within the Dermatology Department. This will involve close liaison with Consultants, SAS grade Doctors and Senior Nursing Staff within the service. It will be necessary to have a daily overview of all departmental clinical activity within Dermatology, anticipate problems and autonomously resolve situations expediently.

You will also work with the Dermatology Outpatient Unit Manager and Administrative teams in assisting with the processing of clinics, surgical bookings, relaying of wound query messages, timely patient outcomes, departmental meetings, and on-going clinic utilisation.

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

  • A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note, visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.

Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.

Details

Date posted

12 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-LTUCC-3220C

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder must communicate effectively with all Managers, Medical Staffing Officers and all medical staff within the department to maintain appropriate cover for all aspects of the specialties medical services at all times. This includes co-ordination of all Dermatology doctors annual leave and supporting with arranging cover at short notice for sick leave and special leave.

If you have any questions about this role or would like to arrange an informal visit to the department, please contact Francesca Vossou, Senior Dermatology Administration Assistant francesca.vossou@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder must communicate effectively with all Managers, Medical Staffing Officers and all medical staff within the department to maintain appropriate cover for all aspects of the specialties medical services at all times. This includes co-ordination of all Dermatology doctors annual leave and supporting with arranging cover at short notice for sick leave and special leave.

If you have any questions about this role or would like to arrange an informal visit to the department, please contact Francesca Vossou, Senior Dermatology Administration Assistant francesca.vossou@nhs.net

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 5 GCSE or equivalent A-C
  • Computer literate with experience of using Microsoft Office
  • Understanding of and responding to performance targets
  • Experience with rostering processes

Desirable

  • NHS experience
  • Knowledge of internal systems
  • NVQ 2 Business Admin
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 5 GCSE or equivalent A-C
  • Computer literate with experience of using Microsoft Office
  • Understanding of and responding to performance targets
  • Experience with rostering processes

Desirable

  • NHS experience
  • Knowledge of internal systems
  • NVQ 2 Business Admin

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).

Additional information

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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Dermatology Administration Assistant

Francesca Vossou

francesca.vossou@nhs.net

01423557731

Details

Date posted

12 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-LTUCC-3220C

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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