Job overview
Our friendly Cellular Pathology Clerical Hub team are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our busy team of secretaries, MDTs and administrators, to assist with the day to day running of the Histology office.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will support an efficient, confidential and professional secretarial and MDT service to the specialty teams. This will include administration and secretarial support to enable provision of patient care and speciality services. Good communication with patients, relatives, general practitioners and other hospital staff is essential to ensure a proficient, high quality service for patients and clinicians. The post-holder will be part of the team preparing materials for sending away and providing clerical support for MDT meetings and clinical trials.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Educated to GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in literacy and numeracy
Knowledge of medical terminology desirable but full training will be given
Computer literate: Have a good working knowledge of all aspects of Microsoft Office
Typing correspondence to GPs, medical staff and any other required addressee or other patient contacts as directed
Ability to use own judgement and initiative and identify and advise on training needs.
Organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
Work flexibly within a team, quickly and accurately.
Ability to work well under pressure and have good problem solving skills
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly within a team
- Good interpersonal skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in literacy and numeracy
Desirable
- RSA Level three/Speed typing qualification or demonstrable experience (min 60 wpm) D
- NVQ in Administration level 3 Computer literate in Microsoft Office packages
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience of using MS Office
- Good organisational skills
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This advert is for Administrative Assistant, Band 3 with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cheltenham General Hospital. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 (pa, pro rata if part-time). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Aug 2026.
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