Job summary
- Main area
- Administration
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 166-SS-7059837
- Employer
- Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Chesterfield Royal Hospital
- Town
- Chesterfield
- Salary
- £24,071 - £25,674 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Care Unit Administrator
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time administrator to work within the Surgical Support Service Unit within the surgical division.
The Care Unit Administrator provides a range of administrative support services to the Care Unit Management Team and other Senior members of staff.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will be expected to have advanced skills commensurate with their responsibilities. They will work substantially independently, providing support of the highest quality to the Care Unit.
Working for our organisation
Chesterfield Royal Hospital is located in Calow, Chesterfield, which is situated on a green field site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is home to the Crooked Spire and is also close to Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham, thus offering numerous choices for recreational activities and lifestyles.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital was officially opened by the queen in 1985 and since then it has continued to expand and modernise, currently holding approximately 550 beds. We provide acute in-patient and out-patient care for Chesterfield and the surrounding rural area of North Derbyshire, serving a population of approximately 350,000 people.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.
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Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) – Maths and English
Desirable criteria
- ECDL
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in an administrative role
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable criteria
- Previous NHS experience
- Knowledge of patient administration systems; Medway
- Experience of 18 week wait
- Minute taking skills
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Numerate/Literate
- Understand the importance of confidentiality
- Computer literacy
- Good communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of secretarial/office procedures
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Adaptable
- Smart appearance
- Pleasant and courteous manner
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kirsty Bagshaw
- Job title
- Assistant Service Manager
- Email address
- kirsty.bagshaw1@nhs.net
- Telephone number
- 01246 513421
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