The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Theatre Administration Assistant

The closing date is 11 March 2026

Job summary

The post holder will be expected to provide clerical and administrative support to medical, nursing and otherstaff in relation to services being delivered within the Theatre environment. It is essential that the postholder exercises initiative commensurate with the role and vital that confidentiality be maintained atall times when dealing with patient/staff information. The post hold

Main duties of the job

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

About us

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.

With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.

Date posted

25 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

160-7750918

Job locations

The Walton Centre

Lower lane

Liverpool

L15 7LD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Computer skills to include Microsoft office and Word

Knowledge

Essential

Word processing
Excellent telephone manner
Maintaining confidentiality
Data protection

Desirable

Experience of working within the NHS
Service improvement projects

Skills

Essential

Good verbal communication
Good written communication
Ability to work as part of a team
Able to prioritize
Attention to detail/accuracy
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure

Desirable

Knowledge of hospital systems
Knowledge of OPCS coding
Understanding medical technology

Other

Essential

Flexibility
Willing to undertake further training as and when needed
Reliable

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Computer skills to include Microsoft office and Word

Knowledge

Essential

Word processing
Excellent telephone manner
Maintaining confidentiality
Data protection

Desirable

Experience of working within the NHS
Service improvement projects

Skills

Essential

Good verbal communication
Good written communication
Ability to work as part of a team
Able to prioritize
Attention to detail/accuracy
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure

Desirable

Knowledge of hospital systems
Knowledge of OPCS coding
Understanding medical technology

Other

Essential

Flexibility
Willing to undertake further training as and when needed
Reliable

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

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Walton Centre

Lower lane

Liverpool

L15 7LD

Employer's website

https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Walton Centre

Lower lane

Liverpool

L15 7LD

Employer's website

https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)