Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 05 May 2026
Admin Assistant/ Typist - Neurology
Applications are welcomed for the post of Administrative Assistant/ Typist to join our dynamic and friendly Neurology Department within the Medicine Division. You will provide Administrative & Clerical support to the Consultants within the department, working closely with our experienced secretarial team.
The Neurology Department is a very busy and fast paced department providing patient care across East Lancashire. We are looking for enthusiastic, hardworking and adaptable individuals who have an interest in improving patient experience.
Main duties of the job
Your work will cover a wide range of duties including dealing with patient queries, post, filing, downloading and typing of clinic & results letters, retrieving information, using electronic patient record system and you must therefore be able to demonstrate a flexible approach to all working relationships.
Job responsibilities
* Download all clinical correspondence according to clinical priority in line with agreed standards of speed and accuracy and within the locally and nationally agreed timeframes.
* Promptly file correspondence and investigation results.
* Ensure that all correspondence is checked and digitally signed by the appropriate consultant.
* E‑mail clinical correspondence to GP/originating referrer and send copy letters to patients.
* Prioritise own workload appropriately, referring any service concerns to the Team Leader in a timely manner.
* Maintain good relationships with members of staff, ensuring a high degree of confidentiality and integrity at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Good general education. GCSE English and Mathematics grade A-C or equivalent experience
* Typing qualification or equivalent experience
* AMSPAR
* RSA 3 Typing Qualification
* ECDL or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Experience
* Efficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and intranet
* Basic knowledge of medical terminology
* Aware of the concept and application of confidentiality
* Previous admin experience in NHS environment
* Use of Trust IT packages e.g., Quadramed, Alma, Evolve
* Advanced knowledge of medical terminology
* Experienced and competent minute taking
* Demonstrate a commitment to continuing personal and professional development
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
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£25,272 a year per annum / Pro rata for part time
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