NHS

Healthcare Administrator


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Pay25k - 29k / year
LocationCardiff/Wales
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: E0454-cal6?language=en&page=320&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      The Healthcare Administrator provides comprehensive administrative and operational support within the CANOL service, ensuring the effective coordination of healthcare and substance misuse interventions delivered within criminal justice settings.

      The role supports clinicians and multidisciplinary teams by maintaining accurate records, coordinating appointments, prescriptions, ensuring efficient service delivery for individuals accessing drug interventions aimed at reducing harm and reoffending.

      CANOL delivers integrated interventions across South Wales prisons and community justice pathways to address substance misuse linked to offending behaviour through therapeutic and health-focused programmes.

      Main duties of the job

      • Administrative Support
      • Clinical Data & Records Management
      • Service Coordination
      • Reception & Service User Support
      • Reporting & Performance Monitoring
      • Information Governance & Compliance
      • Multidisciplinary Working

      About us

      About Us

      DrPA Secure has been operating in secure environments since 2014, providing high-quality healthcare services across the UK. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE:

      Compassionate care that is trauma informed and supportive

      Assurance that care is evidence-based and demonstrates high-quality outcomes for our patients

      Respectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefs

      Empowerment we centre each resident by co-creating holistic care plans that treat individual needs and support long-term wellbeing

      Details

      Date posted

      17 March 2026

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      £25,000 to £29,000 a year

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      E0454-cal6

      Job locations

      Harlech Court

      Bute Terrace

      Cardiff

      CF10 2FE


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      About Us

      DrPA Secure has been operating in secure environments since 2014, providing high-quality healthcare services across the UK. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE:

      Compassionate care that is trauma informed and supportive

      Assurance that care is evidence-based and demonstrates high-quality outcomes for our patients

      Respectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefs

      Empowerment we centre each resident by co-creating holistic care plans that treat individual needs and support long-term wellbeing

      Our role in CANOL

      We provide clinical delivery for the CANOL service across South Wales, supporting individuals through a range of healthcare interventions. This includes:

      Conducting clinical assessments

      Prescribing and managing medication

      Delivering Buvidal clinics

      Working collaboratively with partner organisations to provide a holistic health and wellbeing service

      Our aim is to ensure safe, responsive, and person-centred care for everyone accessing the service.

      Job Summary

      The Healthcare Administrator provides comprehensive administrative and operational support within the CANOL service, ensuring the effective coordination of healthcare and substance misuse interventions delivered within criminal justice settings.

      The role supports clinicians and multidisciplinary teams by maintaining accurate records, coordinating appointments, prescriptions, ensuring efficient service delivery for individuals accessing drug interventions aimed at reducing harm and reoffending.

      CANOL delivers integrated interventions across South Wales prisons and community justice pathways to address substance misuse linked to offending behaviour through therapeutic and health-focused programmes.

      Key Responsibilities

      Administrative Support

      Provide day-to-day administrative support to healthcare and substance misuse teams.

      Manage service email inboxes, telephone enquiries, and internal communications.

      Arrange clinical appointments, assessments, and intervention sessions.

      Overseeing the printing of prescriptions and delivering to pharmacies

      Maintain staff diaries and clinic schedules.

      Clinical Data & Records Management

      Maintain accurate electronic and paper patient/service user records.

      Input clinical and activity data onto case management systems.

      Ensure documentation complies with GDPR, confidentiality, and information governance requirements.

      Support monitoring of referrals, attendance, and outcomes data.

      Assist with reporting requirements linked to contract performance.

      Service Coordination

      Process referrals into the CANOL service.

      Liaise with prison healthcare departments, probation services, and partner organisations.

      Support continuity of care administration when individuals transfer or are released.

      Coordinate communication between clinical staff and criminal justice partners.

      Reception & Service User Support

      Act as a first point of contact for staff, partners, and service users.

      Provide professional and non-judgemental communication with individuals accessing substance misuse support.

      Support appointment reminders and engagement processes.

      Reporting & Performance Monitoring

      Assist managers in preparing service performance reports.

      Collate activity data and audit information.

      Support contract compliance and quality assurance processes.

      Information Governance & Compliance

      Maintain confidentiality at all times.

      Follow organisational policies relating to:

      o Data protection

      o Safeguarding

      o Prison security procedures

      Ensure accurate filing and secure handling of sensitive healthcare information.

      Multidisciplinary Working

      Work collaboratively with:

      o Nurses and clinicians

      o Recovery practitioners

      o Prison staff

      o Probation services

      o External healthcare providers

      Support coordination of integrated care pathways.

      CANOL operates as a partnership service addressing substance misuse across multiple criminal justice agencies.

      Person Specification

      Essential Qualifications

      GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths

      Administration qualification (NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent) or relevant experience

      Essential Experience

      Administrative experience in healthcare, social care, or public services

      Experience managing confidential information

      Experience using databases or electronic record systems

      Working within multidisciplinary environments

      Desirable Experience

      Experience in prison, criminal justice, or substance misuse services

      NHS or third-sector healthcare administration experience

      Knowledge of offender health pathways

      Welsh language skills (desirable)

      Skills & Competencies

      Excellent organisational and time-management skills

      Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office, databases)

      Accurate data entry and record keeping

      Professional communication skills

      Ability to work in a secure and fast-paced environment

      Compassionate and non-judgemental approach

      Flexible in approach, while consistently following and upholding organisational policies and procedures.

      Personal Attributes

      Commercially aware and risk-focused

      Confident leading people and making decisions

      Comfortable escalating risks and raising concerns where necessary

      Able to work autonomously within an operational environment

      Empathetic

      General Information

      The post holder may be required to perform other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably needed. This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

      Benefits

      Pension salary scheme available

      Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential 24/7 support

      Access to perks at work

      Please note, in order to apply, all applicants need to have been living in the United Kingdom (with residency in the UK, such as UK/Irish/EU Passport, or an Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa) for the last 5 years with no more than a 28-day break being outside of the UK and no gaps in employment during this time.

      EMAIL CV TO: RECRUITMENT@DRPASECURE.CO.UK

      Shortlisted candidates will be asked for RTW, DBS/CTC consent and references.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      About Us

      DrPA Secure has been operating in secure environments since 2014, providing high-quality healthcare services across the UK. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE:

      Compassionate care that is trauma informed and supportive

      Assurance that care is evidence-based and demonstrates high-quality outcomes for our patients

      Respectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefs

      Empowerment we centre each resident by co-creating holistic care plans that treat individual needs and support long-term wellbeing

      Our role in CANOL

      We provide clinical delivery for the CANOL service across South Wales, supporting individuals through a range of healthcare interventions. This includes:

      Conducting clinical assessments

      Prescribing and managing medication

      Delivering Buvidal clinics

      Working collaboratively with partner organisations to provide a holistic health and wellbeing service

      Our aim is to ensure safe, responsive, and person-centred care for everyone accessing the service.

      Job Summary

      The Healthcare Administrator provides comprehensive administrative and operational support within the CANOL service, ensuring the effective coordination of healthcare and substance misuse interventions delivered within criminal justice settings.

      The role supports clinicians and multidisciplinary teams by maintaining accurate records, coordinating appointments, prescriptions, ensuring efficient service delivery for individuals accessing drug interventions aimed at reducing harm and reoffending.

      CANOL delivers integrated interventions across South Wales prisons and community justice pathways to address substance misuse linked to offending behaviour through therapeutic and health-focused programmes.

      Key Responsibilities

      Administrative Support

      Provide day-to-day administrative support to healthcare and substance misuse teams.

      Manage service email inboxes, telephone enquiries, and internal communications.

      Arrange clinical appointments, assessments, and intervention sessions.

      Overseeing the printing of prescriptions and delivering to pharmacies

      Maintain staff diaries and clinic schedules.

      Clinical Data & Records Management

      Maintain accurate electronic and paper patient/service user records.

      Input clinical and activity data onto case management systems.

      Ensure documentation complies with GDPR, confidentiality, and information governance requirements.

      Support monitoring of referrals, attendance, and outcomes data.

      Assist with reporting requirements linked to contract performance.

      Service Coordination

      Process referrals into the CANOL service.

      Liaise with prison healthcare departments, probation services, and partner organisations.

      Support continuity of care administration when individuals transfer or are released.

      Coordinate communication between clinical staff and criminal justice partners.

      Reception & Service User Support

      Act as a first point of contact for staff, partners, and service users.

      Provide professional and non-judgemental communication with individuals accessing substance misuse support.

      Support appointment reminders and engagement processes.

      Reporting & Performance Monitoring

      Assist managers in preparing service performance reports.

      Collate activity data and audit information.

      Support contract compliance and quality assurance processes.

      Information Governance & Compliance

      Maintain confidentiality at all times.

      Follow organisational policies relating to:

      o Data protection

      o Safeguarding

      o Prison security procedures

      Ensure accurate filing and secure handling of sensitive healthcare information.

      Multidisciplinary Working

      Work collaboratively with:

      o Nurses and clinicians

      o Recovery practitioners

      o Prison staff

      o Probation services

      o External healthcare providers

      Support coordination of integrated care pathways.

      CANOL operates as a partnership service addressing substance misuse across multiple criminal justice agencies.

      Person Specification

      Essential Qualifications

      GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths

      Administration qualification (NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent) or relevant experience

      Essential Experience

      Administrative experience in healthcare, social care, or public services

      Experience managing confidential information

      Experience using databases or electronic record systems

      Working within multidisciplinary environments

      Desirable Experience

      Experience in prison, criminal justice, or substance misuse services

      NHS or third-sector healthcare administration experience

      Knowledge of offender health pathways

      Welsh language skills (desirable)

      Skills & Competencies

      Excellent organisational and time-management skills

      Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office, databases)

      Accurate data entry and record keeping

      Professional communication skills

      Ability to work in a secure and fast-paced environment

      Compassionate and non-judgemental approach

      Flexible in approach, while consistently following and upholding organisational policies and procedures.

      Personal Attributes

      Commercially aware and risk-focused

      Confident leading people and making decisions

      Comfortable escalating risks and raising concerns where necessary

      Able to work autonomously within an operational environment

      Empathetic

      General Information

      The post holder may be required to perform other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably needed. This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

      Benefits

      Pension salary scheme available

      Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential 24/7 support

      Access to perks at work

      Please note, in order to apply, all applicants need to have been living in the United Kingdom (with residency in the UK, such as UK/Irish/EU Passport, or an Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa) for the last 5 years with no more than a 28-day break being outside of the UK and no gaps in employment during this time.

      EMAIL CV TO: RECRUITMENT@DRPASECURE.CO.UK

      Shortlisted candidates will be asked for RTW, DBS/CTC consent and references.

      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • Administrative experience in healthcare, social care, or public services
      • Experience managing confidential information
      • Experience using databases or electronic record systems
      • Working within multidisciplinary environments

      Desirable

      • Experience in prison, criminal justice, or substance misuse services
      • NHS or third-sector healthcare administration experience
      • Knowledge of offender health pathways
      • Welsh language skills (desirable)

      Personal Attributes

      Essential

      • Commercially aware and risk-focused
      • Confident leading people and making decisions
      • Comfortable escalating risks and raising concerns where necessary
      • Able to work autonomously within an operational environment
      • Empathetic

      Skills & Competencies

      Essential

      • Excellent organisational and time-management skills
      • Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office, databases)
      • Accurate data entry and record keeping
      • Professional communication skills
      • Ability to work in a secure and fast-paced environment
      • Compassionate and non-judgemental approach
      • Flexible in approach, while consistently following and upholding organisational policies and procedures.

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • CSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths
      • Administration qualification (NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent) or relevant experience
      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • Administrative experience in healthcare, social care, or public services
      • Experience managing confidential information
      • Experience using databases or electronic record systems
      • Working within multidisciplinary environments

      Desirable

      • Experience in prison, criminal justice, or substance misuse services
      • NHS or third-sector healthcare administration experience
      • Knowledge of offender health pathways
      • Welsh language skills (desirable)

      Personal Attributes

      Essential

      • Commercially aware and risk-focused
      • Confident leading people and making decisions
      • Comfortable escalating risks and raising concerns where necessary
      • Able to work autonomously within an operational environment
      • Empathetic

      Skills & Competencies

      Essential

      • Excellent organisational and time-management skills
      • Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office, databases)
      • Accurate data entry and record keeping
      • Professional communication skills
      • Ability to work in a secure and fast-paced environment
      • Compassionate and non-judgemental approach
      • Flexible in approach, while consistently following and upholding organisational policies and procedures.

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • CSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths
      • Administration qualification (NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent) or relevant experience

      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.

      Employer details

      Employer name

      DoctorPA Secure LTD

      Address

      Harlech Court

      Bute Terrace

      Cardiff

      CF10 2FE


      Employer's website

      https://www.drpasecure.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      DoctorPA Secure LTD

      Address

      Harlech Court

      Bute Terrace

      Cardiff

      CF10 2FE


      Employer's website

      https://www.drpasecure.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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