Speech & Language Therapy Administrator
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Lewisham, SE13 6LHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
23 October 2026
4 days leftJob description
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to join our Speech & Language Therapy team at University Hospital Lewisham! We are proud to be part of Lewisham &...
We are seeking a motivated and professional administrator to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Speech & Language Therapy Department, with a particular focus on the outpatient Voice Service.
You will be a key point of contact for patients, carers and healthcare professionals, managing enquiries and delivering excellent customer service. The role includes booking appointments, processing referrals, maintaining patient records and supporting the administration of specialist voice clinics.
Working closely with the Voice Therapy Team and wider multidisciplinary colleagues, you will help ensure the efficient delivery of a high-quality service. You will also support the Head of Service in data management, maintain departmental systems and undertake a range of administrative duties to support the day-to-day running of the department.
The successful candidate will be organised, adaptable and able to manage a varied workload while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
To provide administrative support to the Speech & Language Therapy (SALT) Department in particular the outpatient voice service at University Hospital Lewisham.
Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Good standard of education NVQ 2 plus additional experience equating to NVQ 3 as outlined below
- GCSE English Language or equivalent
- Clear handwriting and spelling
- Numerate
Desirable: - NVQ Business Administration - Level II or equivalent; - RSA II; - Certificate in Office; - Cerner/iCare Trained
Experience
Essential: - Previous experience of working in a busy environment; - Previous experience in an admin role
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a busy environment in a healthcare setting
- Experience on the patient system and Electronic Discharge Summaries System
- Previous experience of minute taking
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Basic computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Good organisational and administration skills
- Good customer care skills
- Effective communication skills
- Basic understanding of practical Data Protection issues
- Knowledge of child and adult protection issues
Desirable: - Ability to prioritise a busy workload
Personal Qualities and Skills
Essential
- Able to work well within a team
- Able to work to tight deadlines and within available resources
- Able to work outside normal working hours on occasion if necessary to meet the needs of the department
- Able to work on any hospital site
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
9 October 2026
Last checked
13 October 2026
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