Administrative Assistant

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Main area Administration Grade NHS AfC:
Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Minimum 3 days to be discussed and agreed with successful candidate) Job
-LCO-8102628-RL4

Site Wythenshawe Offices Town Wythenshawe Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 09/08/2026 23:59

Band 3 Administrative Assistant - Sure Start

The Manchester Speech and Language Therapy Service is committed to providing a high-quality service to children and families across the city of Manchester.

We are looking for an experienced Administrator to join the Sure Start Team.

You will play a vital role supporting therapists. Duties will include coordinating training, referral management, typing, supporting clinicians in managing patient groups, liaising with clinicians/professionals across other services, activity reporting to commissioners.

This is an opening for an enthusiastic and confident individual who enjoys communicating with others and utilising their excellent organisation and administrative skills. We are looking for someone with a positive, can-do attitude, who is team focused and wants to learn and get involved. You will need to have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and very good IT skills.

The main base for this role is Wythenshawe Offices, 1 Stancliffe Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 4PJ
. However, you will be required to visit other bases across the city to support the Sure Start team’s events and activities.

For further information or an informal chat please contact:

Julie Ashworth, Team Lead (Monday-Thursday) on  or Jayne Macdonald Administration and Business Support Manager (Monday-Wednesday and Thursday a.m.) on .

Responsibility for Patient Care

To deal with enquiries from parents, carers, schools, therapists, health and education professionals relating to the Communication and Language pathway service.

To deal with Sure Start specific training, projects and extensive reporting processes.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to shape your career.

With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.

Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.

At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.

At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you’re part of something bigger from day one.

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’ heading.

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