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Job summary

Main area
Long Term ventilation Team
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent: 22.50 hours After 12 months
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref
425-25-7454567
Employer
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Town
Sheffield
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/06/2026 23:59

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Administrative and Secretarial Support

NHS AfC: Band 3

Job overview

Permanent | Full time, reducing after 12 months to 22.5 hours

This role is combined with another Administrator secretarial Post. 

We’re looking for a proactive and compassionate individual to provide vital administrative and secretarial support to the long term ventilation and complex care team, as well as within complex care services across the Medicine Care Group.
 

You'll be, managing priorities, and maintaining high standards. A commitment to respect, accountability, and excellence is key, along with a strong alignment to our Trust values and dedication to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

About You:

  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths at grade C or above

  • Proficiency in word processing or the ability to demonstrate equivalent skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • A clear understanding of patient confidentiality and professional boundaries

  • Strong working knowledge of IT packages and digital systems

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Clinical Department Manager or Supervisor some of your responsibilities will include:

  • Handle queries from internal and external stakeholders

  • Minute clinical meetings and ensure follow-up actions are completed

  • You will provide a comprehensive, efficient and responsive administration service to the medical staff and their Nursing team.

  • Enter and update internal databases with investigation outcomes and related data.

Working for our organisation

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 4159 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes

Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for part-time roles.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children's, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSEs Grade C or above including English
  • RSA II Typing / Word Processing or equivalent qualification or experience
Desirable criteria
  • RSA Stage III typing/word processing
  • Level 2 IT qualification
  • Minute taking

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant general office experience
  • Previous experience of dealing with the General Public
Desirable criteria
  • Worked with children and young people
  • Previous experience of working within the NHS

Knowledge and Skills 1

Essential criteria
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Desirable criteria
  • Previously worked in a Health / Social Care multidisciplinary team setting and contributed in team meetings

Knowledge and Skills 2

Essential criteria
  • Word processing skills
  • Ability to use spreadsheet and data base software - use of Word & Excel
  • Supplies management
Desirable criteria
  • Compliance of Policies and Procedures in a regulated Health Care Provider
  • Advanced IT skills ie Level 2 IT qualification
  • Experience in using medical records systems – EDMS, Careflow, SystmOne

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Pleasant, tactful and understanding manner

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerPositive about disabled peopleDisability confident leaderCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Armed Forces CovenantLiving Wage EmployerCircular Sheffield Children’s NHS badge with a colourful heart and the text ‘150 Years, 1876–2026.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Clare Smith
Job title
LTV Clinical Educator
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07584618073
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