Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Outpatient Administrator, Band 3

The closing date is 29 July 2025

Job summary

Outpatient Administrator, Band 3 (16 hours a week)

Thirlestaine Breast Centre is an extremely busy department and requires an energetic but exceptionally organised person to join our specialist Outpatient booking team/Reception. If you like to be kept busy, enjoy variety and have good attention to detail whilst under pressure, then you could be the person we are looking for to enable us to deliver an excellent service, and deliver excellent patient care

The post holder will manage clinic appointments and utilisation, obtaining and preparing medical records ready for clinic, provide an efficient and courteous outpatient reception service, handling patients' queries and liaising with other healthcare professionals in order to support the delivery of Trust activity targets and deliver safe patient care.

This is a responsible role, and you will be expected to use your own initiative, make decisions and deal sensitively with patients, their relatives and the wider healthcare team.

Additional working pattern details: Thursday and Friday

The proposed interview date is 11th August

Main duties of the job

Clinic Administration

Coordinate clinic bookings, monitor appointment utilisation, and manage amendments to schedules

Prepare and check patient records for upcoming clinics, ensuring availability and accuracy of information

Maintain digital and paper-based systems in line with Trust policies and data protection standards

Reception & Front-Line Support

Welcome patients, visitors and staff in a professional and friendly manner

Manage the check-in and check-out process efficiently using the Trust's clinical systems

Respond to telephone and in-person enquiries promptly and with empathy

Relay messages accurately between patients, clinicians and other departments

Provide non-clinical information and reassurance to patients in a sensitive and confidential manner

Assist in the timely movement of records between departments or storage

Work closely with consultants, nurses, radiographers and admin colleagues to support care delivery

Provide cover and support during staff absence or peak activity periods

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well a generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Details

Date posted

15 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

318-25-T0514

Job locations

Thirlestaine Breast Centre

Thirlestaine Road

Cheltenham

GL53 7AS


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the job description and the main responsibilities of this vacancy then please see the attached job description for more information

Contact Details

Justine Sheerin (Patient Navigator)

justine.sheerin@nhs.net

0300 422 3785

justine.sheerin@nhs.net

Available for informal visit/calls Mon - Friday

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the job description and the main responsibilities of this vacancy then please see the attached job description for more information

Contact Details

Justine Sheerin (Patient Navigator)

justine.sheerin@nhs.net

0300 422 3785

justine.sheerin@nhs.net

Available for informal visit/calls Mon - Friday

Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level minimum Grade C in Maths and English
  • Clear communication with excellent writing, data entry and telephone communication skills. Capable of constructing and delivering clear information / instruction to a wide range of people
  • Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
  • Knowledge or an ability to understand clinical pathways in relation to RTT
  • Excellent and accurate attention to detail
  • Experience of planning and organizing administrative tasks
  • Experience of managing own workload
  • Flexible approach to role, commitment and ability to learn new skills
  • Excellent attention to detail with ability to input data accurately

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS Systems
  • Previous experience of dealing with members of the public Knowledge
  • Working knowledge of TRAK/EPR /PACS/Infoflex
Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level minimum Grade C in Maths and English
  • Clear communication with excellent writing, data entry and telephone communication skills. Capable of constructing and delivering clear information / instruction to a wide range of people
  • Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
  • Knowledge or an ability to understand clinical pathways in relation to RTT
  • Excellent and accurate attention to detail
  • Experience of planning and organizing administrative tasks
  • Experience of managing own workload
  • Flexible approach to role, commitment and ability to learn new skills
  • Excellent attention to detail with ability to input data accurately

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS Systems
  • Previous experience of dealing with members of the public Knowledge
  • Working knowledge of TRAK/EPR /PACS/Infoflex

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Thirlestaine Breast Centre

Thirlestaine Road

Cheltenham

GL53 7AS


Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Thirlestaine Breast Centre

Thirlestaine Road

Cheltenham

GL53 7AS


Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Patient Navigator

Justine Sheerin

justine.sheerin@nhs.net

03004223785

Details

Date posted

15 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

318-25-T0514

Job locations

Thirlestaine Breast Centre

Thirlestaine Road

Cheltenham

GL53 7AS


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