Specialty PA – Urology
The closing date is 26 March 2026.
An exciting opportunity for a Specialty PA in Urology for a 6‑month maternity cover.
Working as part of a team the post‑holder will provide a high quality administrative service to consultants and their teams. You will be a conscientious and enthusiastic team player with excellent organisational and communication skills, well‑motivated and reliable.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the summary you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached.
You will be able to understand and accurately convey verbal and written information and remain calm under pressure. You will work as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of a busy department.
Accurately transcribe clinical letters using BigHand, producing high quality work within defined deadlines.
The successful applicant will have obtained 5 GCSE passes, which will include English Language and Maths at grade C or above, will have a word processing or typing qualification (or experience); NVQ level 3 in Administration or equivalent experience.
The successful applicant will have excellent audio typing skills and be competent in the use of Microsoft packages. Work‑based experience within a hospital or health‑care setting is desirable but not essential.
About us
The Specialty PA is an integral part of the Urology team. We offer a wide range of care and pride ourselves on our efficient and quality service.
We have a management team that is supportive, innovative and proactive in ensuring we offer a high quality service. We are keen to encourage developments in line with Trust policy and working in new ways. We recognise responsibility to ensure that staff are developed and stimulated within their environment in order to achieve vision and deliver care that reflects the values and behaviours of the team.
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world‑class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job responsibilities
Accurately transcribe clinical letters using BigHand, producing high quality work within defined deadlines.
Use judgement and initiative to prioritise the importance/urgency of tasks within defined guidelines.
Establish and maintain admin systems/databases.
Deal with incoming mail, results/reports management.
Ensure RTT patient data quality is accurate.
Key point of contact for consultant.
Deal with consultant queries/visitors, manage consultant diary.
Telephone calls inbound/outbound relating to patients specific care, keeping confidentiality.
Typing of clinical letters as required.
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
* Educated to GCSE standard at grade English and Maths A‑C or similar through vocational training
* NVQ level 3 in administration or equivalent
Experience
* Minimum of 2 years secretarial experience
* Audio Typing experience
* Electronic diary management
Communication and relationship skills
* Maintain confidentiality, sensitivity and empathy in communication with patients/colleagues
* Clearly and accurately gather information both verbally and documented reports
* Can complete letters, forms, reports & tables
Physical skills
* Frequent use of VDU equipment
Analytical and Judgement Skills
* Able to use judgement to make decisions in order to solve problems/enquiries
Planning and Organisation Skills
* Manages time effectively and displays initiative
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 name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
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