Administration Assistant (Outpatients)

Job overview

This is a great time to join University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust(UHDB). We are currently undergoing a significant period of change that will enable us to deliver an even greater service to our patients.

Our ambition to be sector leaders in new models of administration, allowing us to continue to absorb growing demand and significantly increase our digital capability, whilst improving patient experience, ensuring they are in the hands of our brilliant people.

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people, and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live.

UHDB is one of the largest employers in the region. As an ‘anchor’ organisation we play a wider role in society; setting an example in partnership with other large local employers across the public and private sector seeking to promote inclusion, raise the aspirations and prospects of young people, be a good employer and a major contributor to the local economy.

The role is 27.5 hours per week Monday - Friday with a variety of hours between 07:30 and 19:00. There may be a requirement to work weekends and bank holidays with reasonable notice, applicants must be aware of this prior to attending any interview.

Main duties of the job

We currently have a part vacancy within our antenatal outpatient/pregnancy assessment administration at the Royal Derby Hospital.

You will have a background, in administration or customer service, a good telephone manner and have attention to detail.  Self-motivation and being a good team player are further attributes that we value.

You will strive to have the desire to work in the NHS to support delivering great patient care.   You will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of our services. Routinely on the same site, or wider if you would welcome that to further your experiences.

The experiences you will gain and the support we will give you for your personal development will help you to reach your full potential.

We know that you will thrive here, challenging your own ambitions with our fantastic career and learning and development opportunities.  There’s lots on offer, and we know you’ll be impressed with our rewards and benefits package.

Closing date of applications: 25 June 2026

Interview date: 7 July 2026

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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