Respiratory Physiology Administrator

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at a leading university teaching hospital for an experienced Respiratory Physiology Administrator. This role focuses on managing patient appointments and ensuring adherence to NHS guidelines while supporting a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong administrative skills along with knowledge of NHS operations and patient pathways.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Free refreshments

Great flexible working opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Lease car scheme

Generous annual leave and pension scheme

On-site nursery (chargeable)

Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Qualifications

• Experience as an administrator in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of NHS operational targets.
• Understanding of patient pathways is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments and process diagnostic management forms.
• Manage patient pathways from referral to discharge.
• Provide efficient administrative support to the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Relationship building

Data analysis

Problem solving

Team working

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Respiratory Physiology Administrator (FTC to 31/01/2026)

Department ~ Respiratory Physiology

Band 3

Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced administrator to join our Respiratory Physiology team on a fixed term contract until 31/01/2026.

The role holder will schedule appointments for patients attending the Respiratory Physiology Service, adhering to Trust and National guidelines; process Outcome Forms and validate the Diagnostic Management Tool to ensure patients attending for Sleep Diagnostics are offered timely appointments.

The post holder will need to demonstrate initiative, attention to detail, relationship building, communication, team working, data analysis and problem solving.

Ideally, the post holder will have knowledge of the NHS, knowledge of operational targets (such as Referral to Treatment and Diagnostic pathways), management or understanding of patient pathways and strong computer skills.

As a team we encourage career development and will help facilitate any training requirements or areas the post holder would like to develop.

This role can not be sponsored.

Interview date: 23/07/2025

The Respiratory Physiology Administrator will work as part of the Respiratory Physiology multidisciplinary team within the Internal Medicine Clinical Service Unit (CSU), under the direction of the Senior Chief Respiratory Physiologist, and will provide expertise in the proactive management of the patient pathway from referral to discharge, ensuring the entire pathway is managed smoothly.

To be responsible for providing efficient and effective administrative support to the Respiratory Physiology team, building a comprehensive working knowledge of the diagnostic tests offered within the department and working within own capabilities to book patients to the most appropriate appointment slot.

To book patients into Outpatient Diagnostic Test appointments in accordance with Trust and National targets and policies.

To ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are being adhered to, escalating any identified amendments to the Operational Team and Senior Chief Respiratory Physiologist.

To ensure high levels of patient and clinician satisfaction by being an accessible, customer focussed and knowledgeable point of contact on all booking related matters.

The role requires 100% on-site working.

We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute

NHS Staff Survey: Our staff scored Autonomy and Control at 7.19, well above the national average. Here, you’re trusted to lead, innovate, and shape your work.

• Free on-site parking
• Free refreshments
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme
  
  

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Denice Smith Job title: Assistant Service Manager Email address: [e-mail]