Administrator - Gynaecology

Job overview

We are seeking nine full time proactive and compassionate Administrator's to act as a welcoming first point of contact for patients, families and visitors, helping to create a calm, inclusive and supportive environment.

You will handle enquiries, carry out data quality checks, proofread documentation and use initiative to resolve day to day issues, keeping patients informed and escalating concerns appropriately. Working flexibly across departments, you will provide reliable reception and administrative support, maintain confidentiality, and uphold data quality standards and Trust values.

The role involves supporting patients from diverse backgrounds through clear, empathetic communication, processing referrals, booking and managing appointments, admissions and procedures, handling cancellations sensitively, arranging additional services and managing referral pathways, including DNAs.

You will also undertake general administrative duties such as handling stock, payments, coding accuracy and Subject Access Requests. You will work independently and as part of a team, contribute to a positive workplace culture, follow policies and procedures, complete mandatory training, support audits and demonstrate flexibility to work evenings and weekends where required.

If you applied within the last 6 months, you do not need to apply again.

Main duties of the job

• Welcome and assist all patients, families and visitors warmly, creating a calm and reassuring first point of contact for people from diverse cultural, linguistic and social backgrounds.
• Provide clear, compassionate information and reassurance, recognising that many patients may be anxious, distressed, or attending hospital at a vulnerable point in their lives.
• Adapt communication to meet differing needs (e.g. limited English, sensory impairments, cognitive or accessibility needs), using interpreters or other support where appropriate.
• Treat every patient with dignity, respect and sensitivity, ensuring everyone feels valued, included and supported.
• Handle enquiries and concerns professionally and empathetically, escalating promptly when necessary.
• Support patients in practical ways, including completing forms, accessing information, updating if clinics are running late and providing clear directions or wayfinding support.
• Respond courteously and promptly to telephone and email enquiries, ensuring consistent, high-quality service.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection standards in all interactions and record-keeping.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.