Job summary
- Main area
- Gynaecology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (secondment considered for internal)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 218-AC-B5-7624501
- Employer
- University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
- Town
- Coventry
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/12/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Administration Manager
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
The Band 5 Administration Manager will provide dedicated administrative and operational support for the Gynaecology Oncology service and assist in managing the Obstetric Administration team and its Team Leader. This role ensures efficient coordination of clinics, theatre sessions, and patient pathways across both specialties. It is critical for maintaining service performance, meeting cancer and maternity targets, and supporting clinical teams in delivering high-quality patient care.
Secondment will be considered for internal candidates – If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Main duties of the job
- Operational Oversight: Manage day-to-day administrative functions within the Gynaecology Oncology department.
- Capacity Planning: Review and optimise theatre and clinic utilisation to prevent delays and improve patient flow.
- Appointment Management: Ensure efficient scheduling to reduce waiting times and meet cancer pathway targets.
- Performance Monitoring: Support delivery of 31/62-day and Faster Diagnosis Standard (FDS) targets.
- Staff Coordination: Act as a point of contact for administrative staff, ensuring workload balance and reducing risk of burnout.
- Compliance: Maintain accurate records and ensure adherence to Trust policies and procedures.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Departmental Administrative Management
- Oversee all administrative operations within the department.
- Act as a resource for staff on Trust and departmental policies.
- Support divisional management in creating Local Delivery Plans (LDPs).
- Attend strategic and departmental meetings, representing administrative interests.
- Set objectives and standards for departmental performance.
- Review and improve administrative processes for efficiency.
- Conduct audits of procedures and ensure compliance.
- Ensure health, safety, and security within the department.
- Manage data quality and waiting list reports (inpatient, outpatient, diagnostics).
- Oversee RTT pathway trackers and validation processes.
Staff Management
- Lead recruitment, retention, and selection of administrative staff.
- Handle disciplinary, capability, and grievance issues.
- Conduct Personal Development Reviews and create training plans.
- Ensure staff development aligns with service needs.
Communication
- Maintain effective internal and external communication systems.
- Motivate staff and manage change in procedures.
- Investigate complaints per Trust guidelines and take immediate action when needed.
Budget Management
- Manage departmental administrative budget and monitor variances.
- Oversee stock control and resource allocation.
Service Improvement
- Undertake project work, data analysis, and reporting.
- Use Trust IT systems (e.g., PMS, CRRS, Opera, CRIS).
- Share ideas for continuous improvement in patient care and business processes.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- See supporting documents
Experience
Essential criteria
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Desirable criteria
- See supporting documents
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- See supporting documents
Desirable criteria
- See supporting documents
Skills
Essential criteria
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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- See supporting documents
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lucy Breakwell
- Job title
- Associate Group Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02476 96 7402
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