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Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
Role summary
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The Administrative Assistant/Receptionist role supports the smooth running of an NHS service by welcoming patients and visitors, answering telephone enquiries, arranging appointments, maintaining records, processing correspondence and providing general administrative assistance. Applicants are typically expected to have good communication and organisational skills, basic computer literacy, accuracy, confidentiality and a courteous, professional approach. Previous reception or office experience is useful, although relevant NHS experience may not be essential. The successful candidate should be reliable, able to prioritise tasks, work calmly in a busy environment and cooperate effectively with clinical and administrative colleagues. A commitment to equality, patient dignity, safeguarding and the Trust’s values is expected.
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.
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About Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a major provider of NHS mental health, learning disability, community, children’s and specialist services across the Midlands. The Trust works with patients, families, carers and partner organisations to deliver safe, compassionate and accessible care in hospitals, community settings and people’s homes. Its workforce includes clinical professionals, administrative staff, support workers and corporate teams. As an NHS Foundation Trust, it is publicly funded and operates according to NHS standards, with strong emphasis on patient-centred care, safeguarding, inclusion, professional development and continuous improvement. Administrative and reception teams play an important role by helping services remain organised, welcoming and responsive. Employment usually includes NHS terms and conditions, pension access, annual leave entitlement and opportunities for training and career progression.