Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum
Profession
Administrative and IT
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
15 Jun 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
11 Jun 2026
Medical Protection — indemnity for locally employed doctors from £79

Job overview

We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and highly organised Clinical Administrators to join our supportive and dynamic paediatric  teams. You will be a vital part of the teams, providing comprehensive administrative and clerical support to our consultants and  specialist nurses and other clinical staff.

  • Interview Date 25 June 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

Please note: this list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and is subject to review based on the needs of the service.

  • Acting as the first point of contact for families and external organisations, handling telephone and email enquiries with compassion and sensitivity.
  • Managing electronic diaries for the clinical team, including arranging, rescheduling, and prioritising appointments for patients.
  • Ensuring urgent referrals are prioritised and coordinating patient appointments and follow-ups to meet service deadlines.
  • Maintaining and updating patient records accurately on electronic systems, adhering to data protection and confidentiality guidelines.
  • Generating and formatting correspondence, reports, and other documents for the team.
  • Arranging meetings and taking notes or minutes for internal review.
  • Providing general administrative and clerical support, including photocopying, filing, and managing mail.
  • Providing cover for other teams or colleagues as needed to ensure continuity of service.
  • Proofreading clinic letters

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a key point of contact for patients, families, you must have a sensitive and professional approach and the ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the service, working independently and managing their own workload.

Previous administrative or secretarial experience within a busy office, preferably in a healthcare or NHS environment.  Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate and professional telephone manner.  Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively.  Proficiency in IT systems, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and a willingness to learn new systems.  A sensitive, reliable, and flexible approach to work. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. A strong understanding of confidentiality and data protection.  If you are a motivated and caring individual looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference, we encourage you to apply.

Full training will be provided.

  • 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 Team Leader within your administration team as required
  • Cover Clinical Administrator posts Trust wide as required

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This advert is for Clinical Administrator with The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Jun 2026.

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