Study Leave Administrator - Medical Education

NHS; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a Study Leave Administrator to join the Medical Education team. The role involves providing administrative support for medical training, communicating with various stakeholders, and managing courses. Ideal candidates will possess organizational and communication skills, have relevant educational qualifications, and experience in a customer-focused or NHS environment.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent.
• Experience of working in a NHS environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative coordination for Study Leave.
• Work collaboratively within the Medical Education Team.
• Plan and organise simulation training courses.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Initiative

Education

GCSE Level or equivalent

Typing skills (RSA/OCR 3 or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Study Leave Administrator - Medical Education

The closing date is 30 September 2025

We are looking for a talented and highly enthusiastic individual to join the Medical Education team as Study Leave Administrator - Medical Education. Medical Education are responsible for supporting the education and training of medics within the Trust.

The role requires an individual with excellent organisational and communication skills. You will as part of the role communicate with a wide range of people at all levels, both internal and external to the department and/or organisation. We are looking for individuals who are self-starters and have the ability to perform both autonomously and as part of the team. You will be able to manage and prioritise what can be at times a complex workload.

You will undertake as part of your portfolio as being the point of contact for study leave for the Trust for Consultants and Doctors in Training.

Another aspect of this post involves organising simulation/educational training courses for medical staff. You will be expected to liaise with senior medical staff, Finance, Personnel, Catering teams etc, to efficiently run a number of courses/ events throughout the year.

Main duties of the job

• To provide administrative coordination for Study Leave for Consultants and trainees within the Trust.
• To work collaboratively within the Medical Education Team to ensure effective delivery of departmental & Trust objectives e.g., answering telephone and email queries and correspondence regarding medical education issues.
• Manage own workload to ensure deadlines are met and quality is not compromised, and ability to work independently but within the boundaries of the role and grade.
• To be involved in the planning and organising of simulation training courses.
• Assist with project work as necessary.
• This list is only an indication of the main tasks required to be performed. It is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and may be subject to amendment to take account of changing circumstances.

About us

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:[e-mail]

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Skills and Attributes

• Be organised, prioritise own workload and take responsibility for delivering results within agreed timescales with changing priorities, pressures and with frequent interruptions
• Possess a range of developed communication skills
• Able to function effectively as part of a Team
• Flex my approach and adapt to new demands.
• Use own initiative, exercise judgment, resolve problems and stay calm under pressure.

Education, Qualification and Training

• Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent. English at C or above - or equivalent qualification/demonstrable experience
• Typing skills/qualifications such as RSA/OCR 3 or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Experience of working in a NHS environment
• ECDL

Experience and Knowledge Required

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Knowledge of admin procedures and systems such as answering queries, problem solving and progress chasing
• Experience of working in a customer focused environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust