Theatre Administrator

Theatre Administrator

Closing date: 28 April 2026

We are looking for a Theatre Administrator who will be responsible for providing an effective and welcoming reception service for patients, relatives and other visitors attending the Day Surgery Unit. The successful candidate will facilitate a smooth process of patient greeting, checking in and support in the preparation for operations. The post holder will work as part of the Day Surgery reception team to support and contribute to a caring and efficient service.

Main duties of the job

• Welcoming and booking patients in
• Preparing paperwork
• Answering the telephone
• Taking messages with excellent communication

Responsibilities

Responsible for clerical duties including meeting and greeting patients, visitors and staff in person and via telephone; providing comprehensive and effective administrative support to the Day Surgery Unit, troubleshooting and problem solving as required, with occasional ad hoc support to the main theatre reception; supporting theatres to ensure efficient implementation of patient pathways, patient care and post operative appointment arrangement; providing occasional pastoral care to patients and relatives when needed; participating in other administrative activities alongside management and senior colleagues as appropriate; ensuring patient pathways are handled accurately, inputting confidential patient information promptly on various Trust systems; covering reception in the theatre department and any other administrative duties required. The post requires a self motivated individual who can work as part of a team.

Visa

Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. If you do not meet the sponsorship requirements and you are applying using a Graduate visa, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at the time of application.

Person Specification Skills and Experience

• Dealing with people/patients
• Knowledge and experience of multiple IT systems
• Administrative experience
• Good organisational skills
• Experience in a healthcare setting

Diversity, Inclusion and Equality

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.