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Salary for this role£25,272 – £27,476 a year

Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year

Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

NHS roles fall under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.

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Role description

Job summary

Join Our Administration Talent Pool!

Are you looking to build a rewarding career within the NHS?

Join the Administration and Clerical Talent Pool at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and become part of a community of talented professionals ready to access exciting opportunities.

What is a Talent Pool and how does it work?

Our Talent Pool is a way for you to express your interest in working with us, even if there isn't a suitable vacancy available right now.

When you apply, we'll review your application and if you meet our basic criteria, you'll be added to our Talent Pool. Once you're in the Talent Pool:

Your details will be kept on file for upcoming vacancies

We may contact you directly when suitable roles become available

You may be invited to take part in assessments or interviews as opportunities arise

Joining the Talent Pool does not guarantee a job offer, but it does mean you'll be considered for future roles and may hear about opportunities before they are widely advertised. It's a great way to stay connected with us and take the first step towards a career in the NHS.

Main duties of the job

Why Join Bristol Foundation NHS Trust?

Working within the NHS offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patients, families and communities.

By joining our talent pool, you may gain access to opportunities that offer:

Career progression pathways within BFT

Learning and development opportunities

Supportive team environments

Flexible working opportunities where service needs allow

Access to NHS staff benefits and pension schemes

Opportunities to work across a variety of specialties and services

Important Information

What we're looking for:

Strong communication skills

Customer service experience

Strong attention to detail

Strong IT skills

Strong organisation and prioritisation skills

We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, supporting patients and colleagues, and contributing to high-quality services.

Ready to start or grow your administration career in healthcare? Apply today and be considered for future opportunities across our organisation.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 to £27,476 a year based on appointed role, banding and candidate experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours

Reference number

387-TS3662-SS

Job locations

Various sites across BFT

Bristol/ Weston

BS2 8HW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we're looking for:

Strong communication skills

Customer service experience

Strong attention to detail

Strong IT skills

Strong organisation and prioritisation skills

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Experience using Microsoft Office applications
Professional and confidential approach to handling sensitive information
Strong organisational and time management abilities

Desirable

Previous NHS or healthcare administration experience

Skills

Essential

Excellent customer service skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Good attention to detail and accuracy
Good IT and keyboard skills

Desirable

Experience managing appointments, bookings or diaries

Skills Experience and Competency

Essential

Ability to manage competing priorities and workloads
Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
Experience working in a busy office or customer-facing environment
Experience handling telephone and email enquiries

Desirable

Experience maintaining electronic records and databases
Understanding of confidentiality, information governance and data protection

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.

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.