Administrative Assistant
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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Administrative Assistant
The closing date is 18 November 2026
Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a full time assistant patient pathway administrator to join our friendly team within TOR (Trauma, Orthopaedics & Rheumatology clinical admin team. The post will be based at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre.
This post is crucial to the on-going development of the TOR services and would suit a candidate who has excellent organisational and communication skills. You will be expected to liaise with staff and colleagues at all levels. You will have proven administration skills with the ability to prioritise and manage your own workload to tight deadlines. You will need to demonstrate initiative and flexibility in your approach and be able to work in a pressurised and busy environment. The successful candidate will also manage each patient's pathway in a timely and efficient manner.
Knowledge of the Trust's Electronic Patient Record System (EPR) and knowledge of elective access standards would be an advantage but not essential as training will be given.
This position requires the demonstration of strong organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative as well as being a team member. If you are self-motivated, enthusiastic and keen to join our team then we would encourage you to apply.
Main duties of the job
To provide a professional, comprehensive and effective administration support service to the administration, nursing and the wider medical teams.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
321-NOTSS-8245154-B3-A
Job locations
Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
Windmill Road
Headington
OX3 7HE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full duties and responsibilities. If you require more information, please contact Claire Moriarty, Assistant Service Manager ([email protected])
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full duties and responsibilities. If you require more information, please contact Claire Moriarty, Assistant Service Manager ([email protected])
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Good Basic educational qualifications
- Administration Experience
- Competent Computer Skills
- Accurate attention to detail
- Ability to plan and coordinate work within area of responsibility
- Good level of communication and interpersonal skills
Essential
Essential
- Good Basic educational qualifications
- Administration Experience
- Competent Computer Skills
- Accurate attention to detail
- Ability to plan and coordinate work within area of responsibility
- Good level of communication and interpersonal skills
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 details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
Windmill Road
Headington
OX3 7HE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
Windmill Road
Headington
OX3 7HE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Assistant Service Manager
Claire Moriarty
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
321-NOTSS-8245154-B3-A
Job locations
Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
Windmill Road
Headington
OX3 7HE
United Kingdom
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