# Administrative Co-ordinator Rheumatology CNS Team > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/administrative-co-ordinator-rheumatology-cns-team/1016250d-46ae-4619-8dbe-5ba771a04cef - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/administrative-co-ordinator-rheumatology-cns-team/1016250d-46ae-4619-8dbe-5ba771a04cef.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** Chapel Allerton Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Administrative coordinator - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25760.00 to £27476.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-10-22T22:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-08T13:02:53.573Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9298-26-1098 - **Application URL:** https://vacancies.leedsteachinghospitals.jobs/Job/JobDetail?jobid=2327&source=JobtrainNHSJobs - **Employer website:** https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary We are looking for a full-time Administrative Coordinator within the Rheumatology Nurse Specialist Team to provide administrative support for the Rheumatology Nursing Team. ### Main duties of the job This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join our friendly team at Chapel Allerton Hospital. The successful post-holder must be highly motivated have a flexible approach, be reliable, have excellent organisational and communication skills and be able to work independently and as part of a team. The post holder must also be able to communicate with patients and their relatives as well as members of the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will work in a non-facing patient role alongside the Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialist team, providing efficient non-clinical support to ensure the smooth running of homecare prescription management services for the Rheumatology Service at Chapel Allerton Hospital Excellent computer skills are essential and knowledge of hospital systems would be desirable but not essential as full training will be given to the successful candidate. Informal discussions actively encouraged. If you feel you have the interest and commitment required for this post and would like to find out more please contact: Zoe Armitstead, Acting Lead Nurse Rheumatology - Zoe.armitstead@nhs.net Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. ### About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do. ### Details - Date posted: 08 October 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 3 - Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 002325 - Job locations: Chapel Allerton Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 4SA, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities For questions about this job, contact: Name: Zoe Armitstead Position: Acting Lead Nurse Rheumatology Email: zoe.armitstead@nhs.net Shortlisting Date: 05.11.26 Interview Date: 19.11.26 Job Summary This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join our friendly team at Chapel Allerton Hospital. The successful post-holder must be highly motivated have a flexible approach, be reliable, have excellent organisational and communication skills and be able to work independently and as part of a team. The post holder must also be able to communicate with patients and their relatives as well as members of the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will work in a non-facing patient role alongside the Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialist team, providing efficient non-clinical support to ensure the smooth running of homecare prescription management services for the Rheumatology Service at Chapel Allerton Hospital Excellent computer skills are essential and knowledge of hospital systems would be desirable but not essential as full training will be given to the successful candidate. Informal discussions actively encouraged. If you feel you have the interest and commitment required for this post and would like to find out more please contact: Zoe Armitstead, Acting Lead Nurse Rheumatology - Zoe.armitstead@nhs.net Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our Trust values The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients. We are…. Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind Our Trust priorities Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time Our priorities: People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office or equivalent. - Diary management of the team. - Proficiency in use of PowerPoint. - Applicants will be required to demonstrate interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels. - Ability to prioritise, plan and organise own workload. - Ability to use and act on own initiative. - Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to the requirements of team members. - Applicants will have excellent organisational skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, prioritise workload, work under pressure, multi-task and meet deadlines. - Excellent communication skills - Diary management - Experience of using spread sheets or databases - Effective communication skills, verbal and written, able to adapt style/method to suit the situation. - To be able to prioritise and manage a variety of tasks with competing deadlines. - To escalate issues that the postholder is unable to solve, to the appropriate senior member of staff. - Ability to exercise judgement when dealing with patient enquiries to evaluate the situation and resolve problems. ### Knowledge **Essential** - Understanding of the NHS and the organisation. - Understanding of the need for confidentiality and discretion at all times. - Respect patient confidentiality and have an understanding of the Data Protection Act. - Knowledge of Microsoft Packages and email. ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of using spread sheets and databases, and setting up databases. - Experience of audio typing. - Applicants will be required to demonstrate previous experience in dealing with the general public and liaison with healthcare professionals. - Applicants will have experience of using IT applications in a Windows based environment and email. - It is essential that the applicant has previous experience of dealing with the general public in a working environment. **Desirable** - Previous experience of dealing with the general public in a working environment, preferably in an NHS setting. ### Qualifications **Essential** - RSA 11 or equivalent standard of typing/word processing - Applicants will be educated to GCSE standard (or equivalent) English language grade C or above. - Educated to GCSE English minimum grade C or equivalent. ### Role-Specific Requirements **Essential** - Provide a confidential, efficient and accurate administrative service. - Ensure work is completed and targets met within agreed timescales and in line with the Trust's policies and procedures. - Flexible approach to working practices in line with departmental/service needs. - The post holder will work in a non-facing patient role alongside the Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialist nursing team, providing efficient clinical and non-clinical support to ensure the smooth running of homecare prescription management services for the Rheumatology Service at Chapel Allerton Hospital. - Co-ordinate received prescription requests from individual homecare providers following local standard operating procedure. - Generate electronic prescription in accordance to last consultation. - Arrange follow up appointment in accordance to local pathways. - Arrange blood monitoring. - Answer queries from the rheumatology advice line within the limits of their role and liaising with CNS team. - Co-ordinate answering queries from the rheumatology prescription management email account, liaising with CNS team where necessary. - Inform homecare provider of changes / discontinuation to treatment when directed by a member of the CNS team following standard operating procedure, liaising with patients over the telephone. - Support data collection and data entry for audit purposes of prescription management. - Attendance of service review meetings and carry out any actions identified. - Assist with patient complaints alongside CNS team. - Work in collaboration with pharmacy team to provide a positive, safe and effective service. ### Personal Qualities and Values **Essential** - Demonstration of enthusiasm for the post. - Flexible approach to working practices. - Commitment to delivering a high quality secretarial and administrative service to support the work of the team/department. - A positive and professional attitude with a willingness to help colleagues. - Self motivated and the ability to be flexible with regard to working practices, workload and working hours. - Willing to promote and embrace evidence based change. - Continually maintaining and improving the quality of service. - Commitment to working in a team situation. - Commitment to encouraging a positive working environment. - Commitment to own development. - Compassion for patients and their carers. - Ability to act professionally at all times. - Willingness to undergo all training requirements necessary for the post. - To appreciate and accept the need to maintain confidentiality and discretion when dealing with patients, colleagues, other departments. ## Documents - [JD (DOC, KB)](https://vacancies.leedsteachinghospitals.jobs/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=4330&JobId=2327) - 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