Band 3 Administrator

Job Description

This Band 3 Administrator role requires strong administrative, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage records, schedule appointments or meetings, prepare documents, respond to enquiries and support the wider NHS team. Candidates are generally expected to have relevant office or healthcare administration experience, good computer skills, accuracy and an understanding of confidentiality and data protection. The successful applicant should be reliable, professional, adaptable and able to prioritise work in a busy environment. They will need to work effectively with colleagues, patients and external contacts, demonstrate a helpful attitude and follow NHS policies and procedures. Previous experience using systems such as Microsoft Office or NHS databases may be advantageous.

Company Info

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides acute hospital, community and specialist healthcare services to people across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre and surrounding areas. Its main site is Blackpool Victoria Hospital, supported by community facilities and local healthcare services. As an NHS teaching trust, it combines patient care with education, training, research and service improvement. The organisation employs a wide range of clinical, administrative, technical and support staff and works closely with universities, local authorities, primary-care providers and other NHS organisations. Employees are expected to uphold NHS values, including compassion, respect, teamwork, commitment to quality and improving lives. The Trust offers structured employment benefits, pension arrangements, learning opportunities and access to NHS wellbeing support, subject to role and eligibility.

Destination Guide

The United Kingdom offers job opportunities across healthcare, technology, finance, engineering, education and public services, with particularly strong demand for NHS staff and administrators. Its culture is diverse and generally values punctuality, privacy, fairness and professional communication. Lifestyle varies from busy cities to quieter coastal and rural communities; Blackpool offers relatively affordable living, seaside attractions and good transport links, although housing costs and weather vary by region. Eligible overseas applicants may need a Skilled Worker visa, but administrative NHS roles must meet current salary, occupation and sponsorship rules, and not every vacancy offers sponsorship. Applicants should check the advert and official GOV.UK guidance before applying. Relocating typically involves arranging a visa, employment contract, accommodation, National Insurance number, bank account and NHS registration where relevant. Public healthcare access, taxes and living costs should also be researched before moving.