Anaesthetic Administrator (Band 4) | Rotas & Scheduling (NHS)

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust is pleased to offer a Band 4 Anaesthetic Administrator opportunity to join the Anaesthetic Department.

The post involves compiling rotas, coordinating staffing for operating lists, and liaising with clinicians. It requires discretion, accuracy and the ability to work independently; the closing date is 18 November 2026.

We provide flexible working where possible, access to NHS discounts, a generous pension scheme and at least 35 days leave (pro rata).

Qualifications

• RSA2 word processing/typing or equivalent.
• GCSE (or equivalent) with pass in English.
• NVQ3 in business and administration policies.
• Experience of the NHS.
• Previous experience in a busy hospital environment.
• RSA3 certification.

Responsibilities

• Compile and maintain rotas for allocation of medical staff to operating lists.
• Re-deploy staff in response to changes in the clinical complexity and list requirements.
• Compile and maintain night and weekend rotas for trainee staff.
• Communicate with Clinical Theatre Operations Managers to keep rosters up to date.
• Organise and prioritise your own workload.

Skills

Excellent administrative skills

Organisational skills

Patient & clinician liaison

Independent working

Education

GCSEs (English)

NVQ3 in Business & Admin

RSA2 Word processing/typing

RSA3

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust is pleased to offer a Band 4 Anaesthetic Administrator opportunity to join the Anaesthetic Department.

The post involves compiling rotas, coordinating staffing for operating lists, and liaising with clinicians. It requires discretion, accuracy and the ability to work independently; the closing date is 18 November 2026.

We provide flexible working where possible, access to NHS discounts, a generous pension scheme and at least 35 days leave (pro rata).