Administrative Assistant Endoscopy

The Methodist Church in Britain; Tooting; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Endoscopy Service. The role is part-time (22.5 hours/week) across Tue, Wed and Fri, with flexibility to meet service needs in a fast-paced environment.

Experience in clerical or reception work is essential. The post involves preparing patient records, handling calls, and providing reception cover, while assisting the clinical team with general admin tasks.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English are required.
• Previous clerical or reception experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain patient records with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Handle telephone enquiries from patients, clinicians and other departments.
• Welcome patients and provide reception cover.
• Provide administrative and reception support to the Endoscopy Service.
• Support the clinical team with general clerical and administrative tasks.
• File and process documentation in line with departmental procedures.
• Maintain accurate data across the service.

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This Administrative Assistant post sits within the Endoscopy Service at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, supporting diagnostic care across its sites. The work centres on preparing and maintaining patient records, answering telephone enquiries and covering reception for patients moving through their procedure. It is part-time at 22.5 hours a week over Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, with some flexibility expected to meet service needs in a fast-paced setting. Previous clerical or reception experience is essential.

What the job involves

• Prepare and maintain patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
• Handle telephone enquiries from patients, clinicians and other departments
• Welcome patients and provide reception cover
• Provide administrative and reception support to the Endoscopy Service
• Support the clinical team with general clerical and administrative tasks
• File and process documentation in line with departmental procedures
• Maintain accurate data across the service

What’s required

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English

Experience

• Previous clerical or reception experience

Skills & knowledge

• Computer skills, including confidence with Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication and administrative skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Other

• Honest supporting information in the application
• Correct spelling in the applicationEvidence of having read and understood the job description
• Happy, positive attitude

Nice to have

• Experience in the NHS
• Correct spelling
• Supporting information written without the use of AI

What’s offered

• Commitment to flexible working arrangements, with flexibility discussed during recruitment