Executive PA to Pathology Lead | Histopathology Admin

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Westry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly organised Band 4 Administrative Co-ordinator/PA to support Histopathology and Pathology Services across Royal Papworth Hospital and CUH laboratories. You will manage diaries, arrange meetings, book rooms, take accurate minutes, and act as a first point of contact for clinicians and staff.

The role requires experience in medical administration, excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise in a

Qualifications

• Holds a Level 3 qualification with evidence of routine and non-routine secretarial processes.
• Experience as a medical secretary or related field or a Level 4 qualification.
• Proven NHS experience and line management/leadership exposure.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and PA support to consultants and senior staff.
• Manage complex diaries, meetings, room bookings, and minute-taking.
• Liaise with MDT teams to organise tissue/slides and reports for listings and updates.
• Book materials using local PAS (EPIC) and support data collection and audits.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional communication with clinicians and stakeholders.

Skills

Diary management

Minute taking

Microsoft Office

Medical terminology

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Line management

Audit / data collection

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Level 3 qualification

Level 4 qualification

Tools

EPIC (PAS)

Microsoft Office Applications

Job description

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly organised Band 4 Administrative Co-ordinator/PA to support Histopathology and Pathology Services across Royal Papworth Hospital and CUH laboratories. You will manage diaries, arrange meetings, book rooms, take accurate minutes, and act as a first point of contact for clinicians and staff.

The role requires experience in medical administration, excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise in a