University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 2 Administrator/Co-ordinator - Respiratory Medicine

The closing date is 15 October 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity within the Respiratory Medicine Department for a B2 Administrator / Co-ordinator to join our team. We are an extremely fast paced and busy department delivering care to patients with a variety of respiratory conditions. The successful candidate will need to work as part of a wider team of medical secretaries, secretaries and clinic co-ordinators supporting a large group of Respiratory Consultants. The work is varied and demanding, and this role will provide the perfect opportunity for someone to add to existing skills, or who is keen to learn all aspects of the supportive administrative processes within the NHS.

Main duties of the job

We need someone with a flexible approach who works well within a team however can also work independently when required. Attention to detail is paramount with good organisation skills. An understanding of confidentiality and data protection.

The role will support a variety of clerical and administrative work including:

Processing letters via our medical dictation systems, printing letters and sending these out.

Data input, accurately inputting date using a variety of Trust IT systems in a timely way.

Receiving and opening post.

Scanning confidential information onto medical records systems.

Supporting the wider administrative team with clinical appointment bookings and other duties within the job description.

For other tasks and duties please see the attached job description.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Date posted

08 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 to £24,465 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-1097220

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Good General Education (e.g. GCSE English and Maths A-C) or GCSE Level 9-4

Experience

Essential

*Experience of working with a range of Microsoft Office packages (e.g. Word, Excel and Outlook)
*Experience of using IT systems
*Experience of working in a busy office / customer care environment

Desirable

*Experience of working in Healthcare

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Good communication / customer care skills both written and verbal demonstrating sympathy and compassion
*Standard keyboard / IT skills
*Good organisation skills and ability to multitask
*Good time management skills
*Ability to deal professionally with enquiries from staff, service users and stakeholders
*Ability to problem solve
*Understand confidentiality and apply the principles in every day working practice
*Ability to pay attention to detail where there are predictable interruptions to the work pattern
*Ability to deal with stressful situations and sensitive issues
*Work effectively and flexibly as part of a team to meet the needs of the services
*Confident in dealing with people at all levels
*Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of equality and diversity
*Other Factors
*e.g. ability to work shifts, ability to drive, etc
*Ability to travel to multiple sites
*The post holder will have the ability to pay attention to detail where there are predictable interruptions to the work pattern
*Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Good General Education (e.g. GCSE English and Maths A-C) or GCSE Level 9-4

Experience

Essential

*Experience of working with a range of Microsoft Office packages (e.g. Word, Excel and Outlook)
*Experience of using IT systems
*Experience of working in a busy office / customer care environment

Desirable

*Experience of working in Healthcare

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Good communication / customer care skills both written and verbal demonstrating sympathy and compassion
*Standard keyboard / IT skills
*Good organisation skills and ability to multitask
*Good time management skills
*Ability to deal professionally with enquiries from staff, service users and stakeholders
*Ability to problem solve
*Understand confidentiality and apply the principles in every day working practice
*Ability to pay attention to detail where there are predictable interruptions to the work pattern
*Ability to deal with stressful situations and sensitive issues
*Work effectively and flexibly as part of a team to meet the needs of the services
*Confident in dealing with people at all levels
*Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of equality and diversity
*Other Factors
*e.g. ability to work shifts, ability to drive, etc
*Ability to travel to multiple sites
*The post holder will have the ability to pay attention to detail where there are predictable interruptions to the work pattern
*Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations

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 details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)