Job overview
The Cellular Pathology Department at East Sussex Healthcare Trust is looking to recruit a highly motivated ‘Clinical Administrator' to join our busy, yet friendly department. We have one part time position available.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals who have an interest in Healthcare Sciences and are keen and committed to learning new skills that are associated with this post.
The post holder will provide support to the Scientific and Consultant staffs of the department by carrying out all administrative duties to a high standard and supporting the core service work of the department. The post holder will be expected to work as part of a team within the Cellular Pathology office.
Main duties of the job
To provide secretarial and clerical support to the Consultant Histopathologists; to carry out data entry into the pathology LIMS systems; to type specimen reports /referral letters; to gather slides for MDMs and print out associated reports; to interact with patients, general public, clinicians and trust staff as necessary; to maintain accurate filing systems; to undertake general office duties e.g. photocopying / sending emails according to guidelines; to respond to queries in the generic email inbox.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Good level of medical terminology
- Good word processing skills and accurate keyboard skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of APEX computer system
- Knowledge of JOE computer system
- Knowledge of Oasis, PAS
- Knowledge of Esearcher
Experience
Essential
- Good level of recent secretarial experience in a busy office environment
- Experience of maintaining records
- Use of audio and working in a secretarial capacity
Desirable
- NHS administration experience
- Previous experience working as a Clinical Administrator
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of good general education to GCSE level including Maths and English
- NVQ 3 Business and Administration or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Desirable
- A.M.S.P.A.R or medical secretary qualification
- NVQ 4 in Business and Administration
- ECDL or equivalent IT qualification
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This advert is for Clinical Administrator with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in St Leonards On Sea, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: Main base to be EDGH, but may be required to work at Conquest occasionally. The application deadline is 14 Jul 2026.
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