Location
Salary
£28,392 - £31,157 per annum
Profession
Lead (legacy administrative group)
Grade
Band 4
Deadline
28 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
14 Sep 2026
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Job requirements

Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.

Essential

19 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • QUALIFICATIONS

    Educated to GCSE English & Mathematics level.

  • QUALIFICATIONS

    ECDL or equivalent.

  • ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS

    To be able to show empathy and understanding towards individual staff needs

  • ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS

    Articulate, methodical, self motivated and able to work well within a team

  • ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS

    Demonstrate willingness to lean and develop within the role in line with performance development expectations

  • ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS

    Knowledge of patient administration systems

  • ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS

    Clear oral and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills

  • ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS

    Demonstrate experience in the ability to meet deadlines in an unpredictable and pressurised environment

  • KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

    Proven knowledge and experience of working with Patient Records or similar area of work

  • KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

    Previous reasonable NHS experience (working to A&C band 3 or above)

  • KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

    Working front line experience/skills.

  • KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

    Knowledge Patient Administration Systems & PC experience.

  • KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

    Microsoft Office experience particularly Word and Excel

  • KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

    Able to meet deadlines in a pressurised environment

  • PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES

    Evidence of being able to remain calm under pressure and meet work requirements on a daily basis

  • PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES

    Able to learn quickly and use own initiative

  • PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES

    Reliable, dedicated, punctual, patient and flexible

  • PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES

    Good time keeping and attendance records

  • PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES

    Ability to commmunicate effectively with patients, parents/guardians, clinical and non-clinical staff and department colleagues and staff

Desirable

4 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • QUALIFICATIONS

    Training in equal opportunities and/or recruitment and selection

  • QUALIFICATIONS

    NVQ level 4 or equivalent knowledge and experience.

  • KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

    Previous Experience / knowledge of the Emergency Department, Ward Clerk, outpatient and health records and digitisation roles

  • KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

    Previous/equivalent experience of staff supervision

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated full-time permanent Team Leader within the Patient Administration Services Team, based at the Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic person, with a flexible approach, to provide support primarily to the front desk senior clerks (ED Reception Team), ensuring first-class service is delivered to our patients. The post holder will ensure all administrative processes are followed, in line with standard operating procedures, providing a streamlined service to our patients.

You will support in co-ordinating the teams on a daily basis and be responsible with existing team leaders in day to day management. You will primarily be working closely with the Patient Admin Services Operational Manager in supporting team leaders and the department where necessary. You will work in all areas in addition to actively be involved with the implementation of any new ways of working. To assist in coordinating the Patient Admin Service across the Trust in conjunction with the other Team Leaders (please see JD for further details).

You must be flexible and be adaptable to change and be able to manage the forthcoming changes within the department. If you are relish a challenge, can work under pressure and want to experience first line management then this job is for you

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the day to day management of members of the Patient Admin Services Team. Primarily working closely with the line management team responsible for the out-patient reception teams To assist in coordinating the Patient Admin Service across the Trust in conjunction with the other Team Leaders (please see JD for further details).

Be available to support senior colleagues who line manage other areas within PAST - health records, and digitisation services team, ward clerk teams, out-patient and emergency department receptionists.

Working hours: shift pattern between the hours of 08.00 to 17:30

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

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.

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This advert is for Patient Admin Services Team Leader with Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Lead (legacy administrative group) role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Sep 2026.

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