Lung Cancer Screening Senior Administrator 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 is a unique opportunity to work for the Lung Cancer Screening service in a senior administrator role. This is a friendly and exciting place to work, based at the Royal South Hants Hospital with the ability for hybrid working should it be needed.

Lung Cancer Screening has been active in the Trust for 6 years and this is an exciting opportunity to help the service contribute to finding lung cancer at an early stage where treatment options are potentially curative.

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

• To provide supervisory support to junior members of the booking team assisting with daily role allocation and prioritisation.
• Provide preceptor responsibilities to new starters.
• To manage more complex booking procedures within the team.
• To receive and manage complex queries for patients.
• To work in a Speciality Administration Team (SAT) abiding by departmental standard operational procedures.

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 Level 3/A level or equivalent level of experience
• RSA 2 word processing/typing or equivalent experience
• Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office
• Experience as a Receptionist or Admin Assistant linked to a clinical service or customer focused environment
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Administrative and organisational experience

Desirable criteria

• Courses/further study attended to demonstrate evidence of personal development
• Diploma level qualification or equivalent experience
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
• RSA 3
• Proficient in the use of all hospital computerised patient systems

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together