Job summary The post holders will be responsible for outpatient reception duties, managing waiting lists and be involved in interacting with Trust services and external referrers. The roles will also provide a comprehensive administrative function to ensure service delivery. The roles require strong data quality skills and we're looking for candidates who possesses excellent attention to detail and are able to communicate clearly and effectively. The roles involve working with sensitive, confidential information and the successful candidate will be expected to maintain the Trust's standards and policies at all times. Main duties of the job The Administrator will play a key role in the efficient day to day activities of the department. The Administrator will provide high quality administrative support to the department. Tasks will include reception customer service duties, maintaining waiting lists and work queues and ensuring that the requests from these lists and work queues and completed in a timely manor. About us Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities. We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs. We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients. Date posted 17 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £30,039 to £31,088 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 196-A&C830 Job locations Cross Site Guys & St.Thomas Westminster Bridge Road London SE1 7EH Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties Provide high quality administrative support to the department. This may include bookings meeting rooms and hospitality, organising audio-visual equipment, ordering department supplies such as stationery plus any other ad hoc duties. The administrator will be the first point of contact for patients and service users providing an in depth knowledge of outpatient scheduling appointments. Provide administrative support within the service, including cross cover for administrative team members as required, including deputising for the Team Lead for short periods of time. Provide advice and support to new or less experienced employees on own administrative duties. Maintain hospital Epic System in a timely and accurate manner. Assist with the collation of data as required. Provide excellent customer care to ensure timely, relevant advice and assistance to all GSTT service users. Undertake any other reasonable duties necessary to ensure the smooth running of the service. Communication Act as first point of contact for callers, visitors and deliveries to the department. Deal with all enquiries from patients, staff and visitors in a courteous, efficient and tactful manner referring to appropriate staff when necessary. Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties Provide high quality administrative support to the department. This may include bookings meeting rooms and hospitality, organising audio-visual equipment, ordering department supplies such as stationery plus any other ad hoc duties. The administrator will be the first point of contact for patients and service users providing an in depth knowledge of outpatient scheduling appointments. Provide administrative support within the service, including cross cover for administrative team members as required, including deputising for the Team Lead for short periods of time. Provide advice and support to new or less experienced employees on own administrative duties. Maintain hospital Epic System in a timely and accurate manner. Assist with the collation of data as required. Provide excellent customer care to ensure timely, relevant advice and assistance to all GSTT service users. Undertake any other reasonable duties necessary to ensure the smooth running of the service. Communication Act as first point of contact for callers, visitors and deliveries to the department. Deal with all enquiries from patients, staff and visitors in a courteous, efficient and tactful manner referring to appropriate staff when necessary. Person Specification Qualifications and Education Essential Good general education with English and Maths to GCSE standard or equivalent Able to demonstrate excellent written English including grammar, punctuation and structuring written text Desirable NVQ 3, City and Guilds certificate level in business administration or evidence of equivalent experience e.g. Experience in administrative roles Previous Experience Essential Proven business administration experience which demonstrates the understanding of the key functions to providing an admin support service Experience working in a customer service setting Desirable Ability to work methodically in a busy environment and meet deadlines Skills/Knowledge/Ability Essential Proficient in use of IT systems and applications, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately Desirable Experience of working with hospital or community administration systems e.g. EPIC Person Specification Qualifications and Education Essential Good general education with English and Maths to GCSE standard or equivalent Able to demonstrate excellent written English including grammar, punctuation and structuring written text Desirable NVQ 3, City and Guilds certificate level in business administration or evidence of equivalent experience e.g. Experience in administrative roles Previous Experience Essential Proven business administration experience which demonstrates the understanding of the key functions to providing an admin support service Experience working in a customer service setting Desirable Ability to work methodically in a busy environment and meet deadlines Skills/Knowledge/Ability Essential Proficient in use of IT systems and applications, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately Desirable Experience of working with hospital or community administration systems e.g. EPIC Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Address Cross Site Guys & St.Thomas Westminster Bridge Road London SE1 7EH Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)