Chemical Pathology Administrator Assistant

Job summary

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join our Chemical Pathology team on a job share basis. This vital role supports the Consultant Clinical Scientists, Lead Biomedical Scientist, and other senior staff in delivering high-quality diagnostic services within Pathology.

We are looking for someone with proven experience in a secretarial or administrative role, including audio typing, knowledge of medical terminology, strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and is a team player with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and supportive team at the forefront of clinical diagnostics. Thejob share arrangement (16 hours: Monday to Thursday afternoons and 12 hours: Tuesday and Friday)

Main duties of the job

The post holder provides comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to Consultant Clinical Scientists, the Chief Biomedical Scientist, and senior laboratory staff within the Clinical Chemistry Department. Responsibilities include managing electronic diaries, arranging meetings, preparing agendas and minutes, handling correspondence, and maintaining accurate electronic and paper filing systems. The role involves processing clinic letters, booking and updating patient details using laboratory and hospital systems, typing reports and documentation, and extracting information for audits. The post holder liaises with patients, relatives, clinical staff, and external laboratories, handling telephone enquiries and communicating laboratory results in line with data protection and confidentiality requirements. Additional duties include organising specimen dispatch to referral laboratories, preparing documentation, checking invoices, maintaining departmental records, and undertaking required training to support service delivery.

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About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne District General hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne District General hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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