Administration Coordinator

  • UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust)
  • Aug 26, 2026
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

Site University College London Hospitals Town London Salary £34,186 - £37,389 Per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 26/08/:59

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Job overview The Medical Specialties Division is seeking to recruit a full-time Administration Coordinator to join the administration team supporting Respiratory.
The postholder will be proactive with strong communication and IT skills and the ability to effectively prioritise their own workload as well as support others in response to the changing demands of the team and service.
The postholder will have key working relationships with all members of the administrative and clinical teams including medical staff, allied health professionals and support workers. They will act as the first point of contact via phone and email in communication with patients, relatives and GPs and external hospital staff.

Main duties of the job The postholder will be responsible for escalating and helping to resolve issues with the Respiratory Administration Team Leader, contributing to proactive solutions for routine challenges.
The ability to manage a busy and varied workload is essential, alongside excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in NHS administration or those already working within the NHS who are seeking a new challenge. The role offers a supportive environment within an experienced and friendly team.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application

Working for our organisation University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
  • University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
  • National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
  • Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
  • University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
  • Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
  • University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
  • The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
  • University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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Person specification Knowledge and Qualifications
  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, with Grade C or above in English and Maths.
  • Knowledge of the full range of administrative procedures, acquired through training and previous experience of working in an administrative environment.
  • Awareness of the requirement to maintain confidentiality, and knowledge of the Data Protection Act.
  • NVQ Level 4 in Business Administration, Customer Service, Healthcare Support Services or equivalent qualification.
Experience
  • Experience of working in a non-routine environment, with demonstrable evidence of problem solving and resolving issues as they arise (acquired through experience and/or training to Vocational level 4 or equivalent).
  • Experience of working in a customer facing environment, resolving queries and using initiative to ensure first-class service delivery.
  • Previous NHS experience, or experience of working in a healthcare setting.
Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to make decisions in a constantly changing environment (e.g. clinic setting) using judgement to deal with queries or elevate where necessary.
  • Advanced keyboard skills, and competent use of IT.
  • Able to deal with sensitive information with tact, diplomacy and understanding.
Communication
  • Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with a wide range of patients, in situations where there may be barriers to understanding (e.g. language difficulties, anxious or distressed patients or relatives).
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
  • Understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties (line managers to elaborate depending on the level of the post and to assess this essential criteria at interview)
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to:

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This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

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