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Pathology Screening Administrator

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

PLYMOUTH, PL6 8DH

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

17 September 2026

12 days left

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an organised and motivated Pathology Screening Administrator to join the Pathology Directorate at University Ho...

As a Pathology Screening Administrator, you will

  • Provide administrative support to Pathology screening programmes and related services.
  • Input, maintain and process patient and screening information accurately and efficiently.
  • Support the coordination of screening activities, ensuring records, correspondence and documentation are managed effectively.
  • Assist with the preparation of reports, worklists and routine administrative information.
  • Organise meetings, prepare documents and take minutes when required.
  • Provide general administrative support across the Pathology Directorate, including cross-cover for colleagues.
  • Contribute to the coordination and prioritisation of administrative workflows across screening and wider pathology services.
  • Assist in the organisation of meetings, including preparation of documents and taking minutes where required.
  • To support and assist with monthly invoices for Pathology and issue invoices in times of absence.

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

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If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you into contact with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Business and Administration NVQ 3 or equivalent demonstrable experience.
  • Good general education with GCSE in English & Maths to grade C or above or equivalent qualifications to this level.

Desirable

  • Administrative qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience in an administrative role
  • Good IT skills including Microsoft Office
  • Demonstrable experience of accurate data entry and record keeping
  • Understanding of confidentiality and data protection

Desirable

  • Demonstrable experience in an NHS or healthcare setting
  • Knowledge of pathology or clinical systems
  • Demonstrable experience of handling clinical correspondence

APTITUDE & ABILITIES

Essential

  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy
  • Proven ability to follow procedures
  • Good organisational skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Proven ability to work independently within guidelines and as part of a team
  • Proven ability to prioritise routine workload

DISPOSITION/ATTITUDE/MOTIVATION

Essential

  • Professional and courteous
  • Willingness to learn
  • Able to work in a busy environment

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

3 September 2026

Last checked

5 September 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

UHP
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

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