Endoscopy Administrator

NHS Scotland; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an Endoscopy Administrator in Kirkcaldy, Scotland. The role involves supporting patient bookings and administrative tasks in a busy department across multiple sites. Applicants should have relevant educational qualifications and experience in a fast-paced office environment. The position is fixed term for 9 months and offers the opportunity to work within the NHS environment, contributing to patient care.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a busy office environment is essential.
• Previous NHS experience involving booking appointments would be advantageous.
• Ability to prioritise and manage day-to-day workload.

Responsibilities

• Join the Endoscopy Booking Unit to support throughput.
• Handle patient bookings and referrals.
• Provide administration and reception input for various units.

Skills

Organisational skills

Listening skills

Problem-solving skills

Flexibility

Education

Standard Grade (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Description

Endoscopy Administrator position with NHS Scotland, located in Kirkcaldy KY, United Kingdom. This vacancy is open to applicants with the appropriate educational background (GCSE or equivalent).

Job Responsibilities

• Fixed Term contract for 9 months.
• Join the Endoscopy Booking Unit to support throughput in a very busy department with multiple daily priorities.
• General responsibilities across two sites (Victoria and Queen Margaret Hospitals) including tasks linked to a patient’s journey through the Fife endoscopy units: receipt of referrals, waiting list coordination, booking, reception and post‑procedure administration.
• Work as part of a team handling patient bookings, including Bowel Screening, Suspect Cancer referrals and an active Surveillance recall waiting list for the Fife population.
• Provide administration and reception input for Victoria Hospital Day Surgery, Planned Intervention Day Unit (PIDU) and Surgical Elective Admission Lounge (S.E.A.L) units.

Qualifications and Experience

• Educated to Standard Grade (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a busy office environment is essential.
• Previous NHS experience involving booking appointments would be advantageous.
• Good organisational, listening and problem-solving skills; flexible approach and ability to work in various sections as required; ability to prioritise and manage day-to-day workload in a busy environment.

Other Information

• Pay band for this post is currently under review.
• Applications on a secondment basis will be considered with prior agreement from your current line manager.
• Salary for this post is pro rata to part-time hours.
• For informal enquiries, please contact Kristy Gibson, Supervisor at [e-mail].
• NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024, with no change in pay. This reduction will be applied pro rata for part-time staff. The advert and any contract reflect the new hours; some service areas may not adopt 37 hours immediately and you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week temporarily, paid until rosters change to accommodate the new pattern. For questions, please contact the Recruiting Board.
• NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a UK or Irish national, you must confirm your right to work in your application.
• NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Closed Date : 2025-11-07

Keywords: Kirkcaldy jobs