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Job summary

Main area
Administration
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Bank
Hours
Flexible working - 0 hours per week
Job ref
847-RM-25-VB78
Employer
Spectrum Community Health CIC
Employer type
Public (Non NHS)
Site
HMP Buckley Hall
Town
Rochdale
Salary
£13.13 + WTD payment & enhancements for weekend & bank holidays
Salary period
Hourly
Closing
27/08/2025 23:59

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Bank Administration Assistant - HMP Buckley Hall

NHS AfC: Band 3

Job overview

Are you looking an opportunity to work in a challenging environment and support a multi-disciplinary team of clinical staff providing healthcare services to offenders?  Spectrum Community Health Services are currently recruiting for committed and highly motivated Bank Healthcare Administrators to join our friendly healthcare teams.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide comprehensive administration and information services within the Prison Healthcare Department of the Health and Justice Business Unit. 

The post holder will provide excellent administration and communication skills and work flexibly in response to the service needs. The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of administrative support.  The post holder will be line managed and supported on a day-to-day basis by the Administration Manager.  

Working for our organisation

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE 

Join our team! 

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative staff bank. 

Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we’ve got a role for you! 

  • Free car parking at some sites 
  • Enhanced bank rates 
  • Flexibility 
  • Free DBS checks 
  • Holiday pay 
  • Access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to hours worked) 
  • NHS and Blue Light discounts 
  • Regional work 
  • Onsite gym available at some sites 
  • Opportunity to join substantive employment. 

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people – our patients, service users, staff, and partners. 

We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and well-being on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value. 

Our Mission 

Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities. 

Our Vision 

Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people’s lives, regardless of circumstances. 

 

 

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see job description and person specification.   For any further information please use the contact details provided.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
  • NVQ level III in administration or secretarial or equivalent
  • Word processing or Typing to level 3 or equivalent
  • European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent to evidence competence in Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working effectively in a busy office environment undertaking a range of administration duties
  • Experience working in a customer services environment and delivering high quality service
  • Experience of working to deadlines and juggling priorities
  • Experience of working with databases
  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of SystmOne
  • Experience of minute taking
  • Experience of working in a secure environment and/or healthcare

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDApprenticeships logoPositive about disabled peopleDisability confident leaderMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lucy Doherty
Job title
Primary Care Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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