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Job requirements
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Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills & Abilities
IT Skills to include MS Office software packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Skills & Abilities
Advanced keyboard skills including a high standard of word processing skills
- Skills & Abilities
Excellent communication skills
- Skills & Abilities
Ability to work without direct supervision
- Skills & Abilities
Ability to manage time effectively and work on own initiative
- Skills & Abilities
Ability to accurately input, collate and present information
- Knowledge & Experience
Experience of secretarial/administrative procedures
- Qualifications & Education
Level 3 qualification in administration or equivalent/relevant experience in administrative role(s)
- Qualifications & Education
English qualification at Level 2 (GCSE Grades 9-4 or A*-C, or Functional or Key Skills at Level 2)
- Qualifications & Education
Maths qualification at Level 1 (GCSE Grades 3-2 or D-F, or Functional or Key Skills at Level 1
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge & Experience
NHS Administration/Secretarial experience
- Knowledge & Experience
Working Knowledge of NHS Systems e.g. eRecord, System One
- Knowledge & Experience
Knowledge of medical terminology
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Urology for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and hard-working experienced Clinical Administrator to join our Admin Team.
The Urology Department at Freeman Hospital is one of the leading providers of urology services in the UK. We provide care to patients in the North East - around Newcastle upon Tyne and extending in to Cumbria and the Scottish borders.
The successful applicant should have excellent customer care and communication skills, a confident telephone manner, good IT skills, show attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, have the ability to use their own initiative and have previous experience of working in a fast paced office environment. Working well as part of a team and a positive proactive attitude is essential.
You will be expected to organise and prioritise your own workload and this will require you to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs of the service.
- Interview Date Friday 09 October 2026
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
- The successful candidate will play a vital role in co-ordinating, organising and booking patients via our e-referral service.
- It is desirable that applicants have experience and knowledge of medical NHS settings, patient processes and booking systems.
- Applicants should be well-motivated, able to work accurately and efficiently, both on their own and as part of a team.
We actively encourage candidates to contact the department before or after submitting their application to ask questions or to arrange a visit.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Working within a team of administrative staff to provide a comprehensive support service to Consultants, Medical Staff and other clinical members of their team e.g. Specialist Nurses and Therapists
- Communicates with patients regarding appointments and admissions at the request of the medical team
- Provide cover for colleagues within your team during times of absence.
Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
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This advert is for Clinical Administrator with The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is listed as a Administrator role. The advertised salary is £25760.00 to £27476.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 24 Sep 2026.
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