Administrator - East of England Neonatal ODN
The closing date is 22 February 2026
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join the Neonatal Operational Delivery Network (NODN) as an administrator.
The successful candidate will assist in providing comprehensive administrative support to our team. The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and commitment to maintaining high standards. This role will include minute taking at meetings, organisation of meetings, coordination of team member's diaries and supporting social media and website maintenance. The post holder will deputise for the office manager in their absence.
Part time - 25 hours (core hours required with flexible options). Remote working, travel will be required for network events within the East of England.
We are a team striving to improve neonatal care and family experience across the 17 Neonatal units across the East of England.
The post holder will need excellent communication skills and be able to support across many different settings. The Neonatal ODN is hosted by CUH however as a team we work remotely.
Main duties of the job
Provide comprehensive administrative support to our team. The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and commitment to maintaining high standards. This role will include minute taking at meetings, organisation of meetings, coordination of team member's diaries and supporting social media and website maintenance. The post holder will deputise for the office manager in their absence.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1,100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
* applicant for a Graduate visa
* or have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
* or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 22nd February 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 2nd March 2026
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Administration/Secretarial Qualification or equivalent experience (if applicable).
* GCSE English Language grade 4 or above.
Experience
* Experience of working in a busy clerical/office environment or reception service
* Secretarial and /or administrative experience including minute taking
* Prioritising, planning and organising own tasks
* Working within guidelines
* Experience of dealing with difficult situations and confrontationsData entry experience and documentation
* Experience of IT packages - Microsoft office
* Experience of producing documents to a high standard
* Previous experience of working in NHS
* Previous experience of working with medical records
Knowledge
* Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
* Sound knowledge of office procedures
* Understanding of customer serviceGood working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
* Knowledge of the Trust including awareness of priorities
* Knowledge of Trust information systems
* Knowledge of Medical Terminology
* Awareness of NHS targets and Trust priorities
Skills
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Excellent communication skills including telephone, email, face to face
* Ability to develop templates for letters
* Ability to organise and manage own time keeping to schedule and deadlines
* Ability to allocate and monitor work of others
* Ability to use own initiative and work autonomously
* Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
* Willing to take on/learn new skills
* Ability to show attention to detail and accuracy
* Ability to adapt to change
* Ability to work under pressure
* Ability to store and safeguard confidential documents
* Ability to touch type
* Ability to work with budgets
* Ability to requisition general stock
Additional Requirements
* The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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