# Pathology Screening Administrator > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pathology-screening-administrator/cffc5921-ccec-446f-ad81-9a894576e75f - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pathology-screening-administrator/cffc5921-ccec-446f-ad81-9a894576e75f.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust - **Town:** Plymouth - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T11:43:13.405Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Devon/PLYMOUTH/University_Hospitals_Plymouth_NHS_Trust/Pathology/Pathology-v8051532 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8051532?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for an organised and detail-focused administrator to join the Pathology Administration Team at Derriford Hospital, supporting a range of essential diagnostic and screening services. In this role, you will provide administrative support to pathology screening programmes and wider departmental activities, helping to ensure patient information is processed accurately and efficiently. You will be responsible for maintaining records, supporting the coordination of administrative workflows, and responding to routine enquiries from staff and service users. Working as part of a busy team, you will use your organisational skills and attention to detail to prioritise tasks, resolve routine issues, and contribute to the smooth running of the service. You will also play a key role in maintaining data quality and supporting the delivery of a high-quality, patient-focused administrative service. ***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.*** ### Main duties of the job - Provide administrative support to pathology screening programmes, ensuring patient information is accurately recorded and maintained - Input, update and validate data on Trust systems in line with established procedures - Support the coordination and prioritisation of administrative workflows to meet service requirements - Process documentation, correspondence and routine enquiries in a timely manner - Identify and resolve routine administrative issues, escalating more complex matters as required - Assist in the preparation of reports, worklists and other routine service information - Contribute to data quality checks and support routine audit and monitoring activities - Provide administrative support across the Pathology Directorate as required - Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure continuity of service and effective team working ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - Provide administrative and clerical support across the Pathology Directorate as required. - Sort, prioritise and distribute incoming correspondence (electronic and paper). - Maintain accurate and up-to-date filing systems and electronic records - Prepare and distribute routine correspondence, documents and reports. - Respond to telephone and email enquiries, taking messages and redirecting appropriately. - Provide administrative support in the absence of other team members. - Provide administrative support to wider pathology functions, including workforce or quality-related processes, as required. For further information please see attached job description ## Job Details We are looking for an organised and detail-focused administrator to join the Pathology Administration Team at Derriford Hospital, supporting a range of essential diagnostic and screening services. In this role, you will provide administrative support to pathology screening programmes and wider departmental activities, helping to ensure patient information is processed accurately and efficiently. You will be responsible for maintaining records, supporting the coordination of administrative workflows, and responding to routine enquiries from staff and service users. Working as part of a busy team, you will use your organisational skills and attention to detail to prioritise tasks, resolve routine issues, and contribute to the smooth running of the service. You will also play a key role in maintaining data quality and supporting the delivery of a high-quality, patient-focused administrative service. ***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.*** ## Job Description Provide administrative support to pathology screening programmes, ensuring patient information is accurately recorded and maintained Input, update and validate data on Trust systems in line with established procedures Support the coordination and prioritisation of administrative workflows to meet service requirements Process documentation, correspondence and routine enquiries in a timely manner Identify and resolve routine administrative issues, escalating more complex matters as required Assist in the preparation of reports, worklists and other routine service information Contribute to data quality checks and support routine audit and monitoring activities Provide administrative support across the Pathology Directorate as required Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure continuity of service and effective team working ## Responsibilities Provide administrative and clerical support across the Pathology Directorate as required. Sort, prioritise and distribute incoming correspondence (electronic and paper). Maintain accurate and up-to-date filing systems and electronic records Prepare and distribute routine correspondence, documents and reports. Respond to telephone and email enquiries, taking messages and redirecting appropriately. Provide administrative support in the absence of other team members. Provide administrative support to wider pathology functions, including workforce or quality-related processes, as required. For further information please see attached job description ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - - Business and Administration NVQ 3 or equivalent demonstrable experience. - - Good general education with GCSE in English & Maths to grade C or above or equivalent qualifications to this level. **Desirable** - - Administrative qualification ### APTITUDE & ABILITIES **Essential** - - High level of attention to detail and accuracy - - Proven ability to follow procedures - - Good organisational skills - - Effective communication skills - - Proven ability to work independently within guidelines and as part of a team - - Proven ability to prioritise routine workload ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - - Demonstrable experience in an administrative role - - Good IT skills including Microsoft Office - - Demonstrable experience of accurate data entry and record keeping - - Understanding of confidentiality and data protection **Desirable** - - Demonstrable experience in an NHS or healthcare setting - - Knowledge of pathology or clinical systems - - Demonstrable experience of handling clinical correspondence ### DISPOSITION/ATTITUDE/MOTIVATION **Essential** - - Reliable and flexible approach - - Professional and courteous - - Willingness to learn - - Able to work in a busy environment - - Committed to high standards of work ## Documents - [pathology screening administrator (docx, 369.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10348988) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.