Job overview
Working closely with nurses, physicians and administrative teams to gather relevant information and schedule assessments clinics.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a comprehensive administrative support to the Endoscopy nursing team. They will be expected to organise their workload and co-ordinate their activities with other Endoscopy clinical office staff and Endoscopy nursing co-ordinators to ensure that an efficient service is provided. The Endoscopy Pre-Assessment Administrator will have the responsibility for the booking and cashing up of all pre-assessment clinics. The post holder will need to carry out their duties in such a way as to make a direct and positive contribution to the organisation of the work. It is essential that the Endoscopy Pre-Assessment Administrator should exercise initiative commensurate with the role and ensure that confidentiality be maintained at all times.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
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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.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to working hours and pattens of work
Experience
Essential
- • Previous experience of administration or patient experience / customer service.
- • Previous experience of working in a busy office and dealing with conflicting demands.
- • Experience of working in a relevant role in the NHS or similar large complex organisation.
- • Experience of working without close supervision and multi-tasking to tight deadlines.
- • Must have experience of working under pressure and within a large team.
- • Understanding of patient confidentiality and data protection.
- • Experience of keeping accurate records and systems
Desirable
- • Experience of service improvement
- • Previous experience in an Endoscopy office environment
- • Understanding of hospital IT systems
- • Previously worked as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team.
- • Evidence of continued development.
- • Administrative experience, preferably within a medical environment, understanding medical terminology.
Qualifications
Essential
- • Good general level of education
- • GCSE Level A-C including Maths and English or equivalent
- • Numeric skills and good literacy with clear written and spoken English
- • NVQ level 3 in Administration or equivalent knowledge and experience
- • Typing and computer skills
- • Advanced IT skills
Desirable
- • Oasis/PAS trained
- • ECDL or other recognised IT Qualification
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Confident in use of Microsoft computer packages; such as Excel, Word and Outlook
- Ability to learn new computer systems.
- Able to deal sensitively and tactfully with all contacts and maintain confidentiality.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust patient administration systems
- Knowledge of medical/endoscopy terminology
- Knowledge of NHS waiting lists
- Knowledge of hospital environment / routines
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This advert is for Endoscopy Pre Assessment Co-Ordinator with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in EDGH. 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. The application deadline is 04 Sep 2026.
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