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Administrative Assistant
Role summary
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The Administrative Assistant role supports the smooth running of clinical or corporate services through accurate record keeping, diary management, meeting coordination, correspondence, data entry and general office administration. Candidates are expected to have strong organisational and communication skills, good attention to detail and confidence using Microsoft Office and electronic information systems. Previous administrative experience, ideally within healthcare or the NHS, is beneficial. The successful candidate should work professionally with patients, colleagues and external contacts, maintain confidentiality, manage competing priorities and follow NHS policies on information governance, equality, health and safety and safeguarding. Reliability, teamwork, a helpful approach and the ability to work independently are also important.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in the UK
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About Oxford Health NHS Trust
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical health, mental health and community healthcare services across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas. Its services include hospitals, community clinics, mental health teams, specialist services and support for people in their homes and local communities. The Trust works with patients, families, carers, primary care providers, local authorities and other NHS organisations to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care. As a major NHS employer, it offers roles across clinical care, administration, estates, finance, technology, research and professional support. Employees are generally expected to uphold NHS values, protect patient confidentiality, promote equality and inclusion, and contribute to continuous improvement. Administrative staff play an important role by helping services remain organised, responsive and accessible to patients and healthcare professionals.