Trainee Administrator / Administration Assistant

AWD online; Watford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Watford is seeking a Trainee Administrator to support office and laboratory tasks. This full-time role offers comprehensive training, career progression, and a supportive culture. Ideal for school leavers, no previous experience is required. You will provide administrative support, manage data entry, and assist in laboratory tasks. Benefits include health insurance and an annual performance bonus.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Supportive team culture

Health insurance

Company pension scheme

Annual performance bonus

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Positive, proactive and team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support including typing, scanning, filing and managing correspondence.
• Accurately input and convert patient information into systems.
• Assist with scanning and uploading pathology slides.
• Maintain accurate filing systems and safely package medical materials.
• Assist Biomedical Scientists and Pathologists with non-technical tasks.
• Liaise with staff and clients by phone, email and in person.
• Participate in stock checks and maintain workspace cleanliness.
• Support colleagues on ad-hoc projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job title

Trainee Administrator / Administration Assistant

Overview

Join our team at Cellular Pathology Services (CPS) in Watford and begin your career in healthcare administration. This trainee opportunity offers full training, career progression and the chance to develop valuable office and laboratory support skills within a supportive and innovative environment.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Office Administrator, Data Entry Clerk, Administrative Support Assistant, Junior Office Assistant, Clerical Assistant.

NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.

This is an excellent opportunity for school leavers, with full on-the-job training provided.

SALARY: Competitive + Benefits

LOCATION: Watford, Hertfordshire

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 37.5 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday with a shift system from 9am to 7pm

Duties

• General Administration: Provide administrative and secretarial support including typing, scanning, filing and managing correspondence
• Data Entry: Accurately input and convert patient information into systems such as Excel and the Laboratory Information Management System
• Digital Slide Scanning: Assist with scanning and uploading pathology slides to ensure image quality and timely processing
• Filing & Packaging: Maintain accurate filing systems and safely package medical materials for return to clients
• Laboratory Support: Assist Biomedical Scientists and Pathologists with non-technical tasks under supervision
• Communication: Liaise professionally with staff and clients by phone, email and in person
• Stock Control: Participate in stock checks and ensure the workspace remains clean, organised and compliant
• Teamwork: Support colleagues and management on ad-hoc projects and operational tasks

Candidate requirements

Essential

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Positive, proactive and team-oriented attitude
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Desirable

• Knowledge of office procedures and filing systems
• Previous experience in an administrative or data entry role
• Typing and transcription skills
• Understanding of confidentiality in a healthcare or laboratory setting
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and continuous development
• Supportive and inclusive team culture
• Health insurance and company pension scheme
• Annual performance bonus

This role requires a DBS check

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

How to apply

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14004

This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of Cellular Pathology Services