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Clinical Administrator/Call Handler

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Hebburn, NE31 1ATView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

6 October 2026

8 days left

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge? The newly developed Care Co-Ordination hub are looking to recruit multiple Clinical Administrator/Call Handlers t...

The Care Co-Ordination hub is an admission prevention service, the

aim is to prevent a patient from attending hospital if they are able to receive

treatment in their own home. As a Clinical Administrator/Call Handler you will

be the first point of contact for patients, carers and referrers calling the

hub, managing urgent and non-urgent cases when they call to make referrals, ask

for medical advice and enquire about appointments.

Handling via Netcall (Liberty Converse), you will take appropriate details to

allow the patient to be triaged accordingly by the clinical team.

  • Processing

of managed referrals including the scheduling of appointments and visits.

  • Processing

hospital discharge referrals, paying attention to key details.

  • Ordering

of stock.

  • Stock

control of medical equipment and controlled stationary.

  • Reporting

and data management.

  • Management

of team car enquiries.

  • Team

work in a multidisciplinary team consisting of Nurses and Physiotherapists.

  • Use

of clinical recording systems including EMIS, CIVICA, Meditech and Luscii.

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,

and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we

may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Effective organisational skills such as planning organising and prioritising.

Desirable: - Experience of using EMIS system.; - Knowledge of medical terms.

Physical Skills

Essential: - Competent with IT, with proven keyboard skills.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 3 Standard/NVQ in Business and Administration or the equivalent experience.
  • GCSE Maths and English C or above, or equivalent.
  • Minimum 2 years office experience.
  • Efficient Typing Skills.
  • Good standard of general education.

Experience

Essential

  • At least 2 years experience working in a clerical post.
  • Good standard of written and verbal English.
  • Previous customer service experience as in experience of working with the general public, dealing with face-to-face and/or telephone enquires.
  • Experience of a full range of secretarial procedures including diary management and arranging meetings.
  • Experience of handling confidential information.
  • Ability to problem solve.
  • Ability to prioritise workload.

Desirable: - Experience of working in NHS or a healthcare environment.; - Knowledge of local health services.; - Experience of minute taking.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

22 September 2026

Last checked

24 September 2026

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About the employer

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South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

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