Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced administration candidates to join our busy administration teams. We currently have the following Band 3 Administration Officer vacancy available:



Older People's Services based at the Campus for Ageing and Vitality, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne. Please note the team will be relocating to a new base at St Nicholas Hospital, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 3XT (date to be confirmed).



Fixed Term to June 2026



(15hrs working Thursday and Friday 9am to 5pm / 8.30am to 4.30pm on a rota basis)



Candidates must be able to demonstrate proven recent demonstrable 12 month experience of the following that are required for this post:



Experience in a customer / patient focused environment

Worked in an administrative/secretarial post

Fast, accurate typing/keyboard skills

Experience of typing and formatting letters and reports

Minute taking experience

Diary Management

A good understanding of inputting data to a database system

Ability to be self-directed, motivated and be able to contribute positively within a team

Well organised and structured

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate flexibility in the role in order to meet the needs of the service

The post holder must be able to demonstrate the ability to deal with possible exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances and will be expected to participate on all relevant training courses appropriate to the role

You should currently hold the required level of qualifications, as outlined in the Essential Criteria of the Personal Specification. If you do not meet this criteria you will not be shortlisted.



We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.



These are very busy services and the successful post holders will members of the admin teams to support large multi-disciplinary clinical team to provide a comprehensive, high quality administrative service at all times. The post holders must facilitate excellent customer service and be confident in dealing with service users face to face as well as on the telephone. You will undertake a variety of admin duties as assigned by the Administration Team Lead/Administration Manager/Clinical Team Manager.



Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date :

8th July 2025

Closing date :

22nd July 2025



We welcome your application. Previous applicants need not apply. This vacancy will close once a suitable number of applications are received.