Endoscopy Co-ordinator

NHS Scotland; Munster; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking an Admin Team Manager for the Endoscopy department. The postholder will lead the booking team, oversee day-to-day administrative support, and manage patient pathways across Endoscopy sites.

The role requires strong analytical, organisational and communication skills, with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Leadership experience is advantageous and NHS systems knowledge is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate leadership and ability to motivate a team.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the booking team to support clinical activity across Endoscopy.
• Provide day-to-day administrative management and support for patient pathways.
• Analyse demand, capacity and waiting times, ensuring governance standards are met.
• Collaborate with admin and clinical staff to improve services and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

The Endoscopy department are delighted to advertise an exciting opportunity for dynamic and innovative individuals to join our team as Admin Team Manager.

The postholder will have delegated responsibility for the day-to-day administrative support required across Endoscopy in Highland – managing, leading and motivating the booking team in supporting clinical activity.

The successful candidate will be organised, dependable and have the necessary skills to support both the admin team, and the clinical teams, in managing patient pathways across Endoscopy sites in NHS Highland.

Responsibilities will include supporting the department in analysing demand and capacity, waiting time delivery and supporting all aspects of administrative management within a strong framework of financial governance.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate a real commitment to working across all relevant aspects of the service, showing an ability to enthuse, motivate and give commitment to meeting exacting deadlines. Also key is the ability to demonstrate proficiency in various software systems including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Knowledge of NHS Scotland Waiting Time is essential along with evidence of excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills. A demonstrable commitment to improving the services we provide to patients is essential.

It would be advantageous to have previous leadership and management experience along with a working knowledge of NHS clinical systems.

Department contact: Sharon Clark or Amie McCrae

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Job Ref: 260490

Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 7th October 2026

Please be advised this role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker Visaor a Heath and Care Worker Visa.

NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork