Booking Administrator – Surgery Full Time

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.

This post is only open to internal applicants

Main duties of the job

This role is an exciting role within the Surgical directorate as the first line of patient contact ensuring that patients are booked for theatre in a timely manner.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England’s largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

This role is essential to managing our every growing demand for theatres and an opportunity to make a direct impact on the patient experience.

Candidates Need To Be

Resilient

Bring a sense of enjoyment

Thrive in a busy work environment

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• Good standard of secondary education with literacy and numeracy skills demonstrable to GCSE pass level or equivalent standard
• NVQ 2 diploma or equivalent experience
• Experience of working in a customer led environment
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages
• Evidence of computer literacy

Desirable criteria

• Courses/further study attended to demonstrate evidence of personal development
• Proficient in the use of hospital computerised patient systems
• Call handling experience
• Experience of working shifts

Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together