Visa Note
Important: Please verify your eligibility with the employer directly even though sponsorship is mentioned. The job description states this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa. Always confirm visa requirements before applying.
Job Details
Company: Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Location: The Orchards, Ripon, HG4 1HZ
Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 per annum
Schedule: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent
Language: English
Education: Experience
Experience: Qualifications
Application Deadline: 05 January 2026
Employer Website: https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/
Apply Instructions: Apply via NHS Jobs website
Certificate Of Sponsorship: Certificate of Sponsorship
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a full-time clinical team administrator for The Harrogate, Hambleton, and Richmondshire Early Intervention in Psychosis Team. The post is based in Ripon. This role represents an excellent opportunity for international candidates looking to relocate to the UK, particularly those seeking administrative positions within the healthcare sector.
About the Position
The Team Administrator position is at the heart of a dedicated and caring team, serving as a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations. You will work closely with both administrative and clinical colleagues, supporting them in maintaining high standards and ensuring they have everything needed to provide the best possible care for service users. This is an ideal role for individuals with a passion for people, customer service experience, extensive organisational skills, and an interest in working in a healthcare setting.
Key Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include a range of administrative tasks such as making telephone calls, answering the telephone, responding to letters and emails, checking and handling post, liaising with other departments and sites across North Yorkshire, ordering supplies, calendar management, organising meetings and events, minute taking, data input, preparing files and documentation, photocopying, and filing. You will serve as a primary point of contact for service users, carers, and visitors, responding to enquiries in a patient and helpful manner.
Additional Duties
You will be expected to provide cross-cover support as required for other community teams and interact compassionately with service users and carers at all times. The role also involves covering the community building reception on a rota basis and promoting a positive image of the mental health service, the Trust, and the people who access our services. These responsibilities make this position varied and engaging for someone looking to make a meaningful impact.
Benefits Package
With a starting salary of £24,937 per annum, this position offers a generous NHS pension scheme, a fantastic annual leave package (27 days plus bank holidays), and access to other NHS staff benefits and discounts. The Trust is committed to providing training and development opportunities, giving you the chance for career progression. Administrators are recognised as professionals and valuable assets to the organisation.
About the Employer
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is an organisation on a ‘Journey to Change’. Creating a great experience for staff is one of their three big goals. They aim to be a proactive, responsible, and mindful employer, recruiting, retaining, and training their people for the right roles at the right time. The Trust understands that administrators play a key role in the support and delivery of services, helping achieve their aim of consistently providing safe and high quality care.
Person Specification – Qualifications
Essential: Qualifications and/or Level 3 Qualification in a relevant field or equivalent experience, or willingness to work towards Level 3 in Business Administration. Key skills/functional skills in literacy and numeracy at Level 2 or O Level (Grade C and above/New GCSE in Maths and English (Grade 4 to 9) are essential requirements for full competence in the role.
Desirable: Level 3 Qualification in Business Administration and/or RSA Level 2 or equivalent secretarial/administrative experience in a clinical environment.
Person Specification – Experience
Essential: Experience of working in an administrative environment (diary management, filing systems, meeting coordination, minute taking, data input, collating and presenting information). Customer service experience (face to face, answering calls, correspondence). Experience of organising and completing demands and workloads. Experience of setting up and maintenance of administrative systems and processes. Evidence of experience in working autonomously and proactively.
Desirable: Experience of supporting/supervising staff and/or experience of handling monies and working within financial guidelines.
Person Specification – Knowledge
Essential: Comprehensive knowledge of administrative procedures and the ability to undertake associated tasks ensuring adherence to defined procedures and guidelines. Demonstrable and comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook). Understanding of confidentiality and the associated legal and policy requirements.
Desirable: Knowledge of NHS systems.
How to Apply
Apply Instructions: Apply via NHS Jobs website. International applicants should carefully check their eligibility for sponsorship requirements before applying. Ensure you have all necessary documentation ready, including proof of qualifications and work experience. Contact the employer directly with any specific questions about visa sponsorship eligibility.
Contact Information
For questions about the job, contact Helen Wood (Team Manager) at helenwood6@nhs.net or call 01765652922. When contacting as an international applicant, specifically inquire about visa sponsorship requirements and any additional documentation needed for your application.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. International applicants should be prepared to provide equivalent documentation from their countries of residence.
Certificate of Sponsorship Information
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 have had to present criminal record certificates from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants are also subject to this requirement.
Supporting Documents
The following supporting documents are available for download: 346-NYA-132-25.pdf (PDF, 261 KB) and 346-NYA_132-25 – Helpful hints and tips.pdf (PDF, 196 KB). These documents provide additional information about the role and application process, which may be particularly helpful for international applicants unfamiliar with NHS application procedures.
Privacy Notice
Please be aware that Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust’s privacy notice is available at https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/privacy/. This explains how your personal data will be used and processed during the application and employment process, which is particularly important for international candidates to understand.
Reference Number
Please quote reference number 346-NYA-132-25-C when making any inquiries about this position. This will help the recruitment team direct your query to the appropriate personnel familiar with the international application process.
Equal Opportunities
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. The Trust is committed to creating a diverse workforce and encourages applications from international candidates who meet the eligibility criteria.
Further Information
For additional information about working in the NHS and relocating to the UK, international applicants may wish to research the NHS Careers website and UK government guidance for overseas healthcare workers. The Trust is committed to supporting new staff through the onboarding process, including assistance with relocation where possible.