Job summary
- Main area
- Administrative
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 644-CE089
- Employer
- Central East Integrated Care Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Gemini House
- Town
- Ely, Cambridge
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/10/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 22/10/2026
Employer heading
Senior Assistant (All Age Continuing Care Team)
NHS AfC: Band 5
We are Central East ICB, the new organisation entrusted with serving more than 3.5 million people across Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and Hertfordshire.
We are responsible for making sure that the NHS can continue to support our community – now, and in the future. Everything we do will be guided by our core purpose: to do what best serves the population of this area.
We promise to focus on what makes the biggest difference to people’s lives – acting earlier to help prevent illness and detect disease and making it easier for our community to get the health care they need, closer to home, whenever that’s possible.
If you need support with the application process, please contact our People Team at [email protected].
Read about our priorities in our strategy document, Our Way.
Job overview
The Senior Assistant (Band 5) provides vital operational and administrative support to the delivery of services and programmes within the Integrated Care Board (ICB).
Working under the direction of an Officer, Manager, or Head of Service, the postholder ensures that work is delivered efficiently, accurately, and in line with organisational priorities.
The role combines strong organisational, communication and analytical skills to support the smooth running of day-to-day operations and projects across the ICB.
Main duties of the job
Please see job description and person specification for the Band 5 role of Senior Assistant within the All Age Continuing Care Team.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people’s differences. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.
We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristic. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition and support with the recruitment process for people with lived experience.
We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.
We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification for the Band 5 role of Senior Assistant within the All Age Continuing Care Team.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g., health, care, public services, management, or related discipline).
- Evidence of continuous professional development, demonstrating commitment to maintaining up-to-date skills and knowledge. Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in health, social care, business administration, or a related field
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Experience in providing administrative and coordination support for projects, workstreams, or service delivery within a health or care setting.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan, prioritise, and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage confidently with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in providing administrative and coordination support for projects.
- Experience in managing teams or services within the NHS, public sector, or a comparable complex environment.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Cathy Barresi
- Job title
- Senior Admin Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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