Admin Support | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Southend University Hospital NHS Trust
Salary:	£25,760 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Southend, SS0 0RY
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	24 Aug 2026
Closing date:	23 Sept 2026

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Summary

Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring patient waiting list information is accurate and up to date.

In this varied administrative role, you will support the validation and maintenance of waiting list data across a range of services, helping to improve patient pathway management and reduce delays. You'll work closely with clinical teams, service managers and booking colleagues to resolve queries, maintain data quality and support efficient patient care.

We're looking for someone who is organised, detail-focused and confident using computer systems. Strong communication skills, the ability to manage competing priorities and a commitment to confidentiality are essential.

Previous administrative experience is desirable. Knowledge of NHS waiting lists, RTT, diagnostics, cancer pathways or patient administration systems would be advantageous, but full training will be provided for the right candidate.

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

• Play a vital role in supporting safe and effective patient care by joining the Trust as an Admin Support colleague.

• Provide a comprehensive, flexible and efficient administrative service, helping team to maintain accurate waiting list and pathway information.

• Although hosted within the Surgery, Theatres, and Anaesthetic Division, the role supports hospital-wide operational priorities.

• To work with all Divisions and Service managers to ensure that the waiting list data is accurate

• Use appropriate Trust systems to capture, update and validate information, monitor reports, complete assigned tasks within agreed timescales and support the timely escalation of any data quality or pathway issues.

• Working both independently and as part of a wider team, you will follow established processes while using your initiative to respond to daily demands.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

This advert closes on Monday 31 Aug 2026

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