Administration Team Leader – Surgery & Urology

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Administration Team Leader to oversee the busy administrative function supporting our Surgery and Urology services. You will provide visible leadership for non‑admitted pathways, cancer tracking and outpatient booking, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver an administrative service to the department, coordinating daily tasks and supporting clinical teams.
• Plan and organise your own workload using appropriate planning aids, reporting any anticipated deadline issues promptly.
• Handle consultants’ urgent correspondence, medico‑legal reports and other ad‑hoc requests in line with Trust policies.
• Maintain confidentiality while obtaining and organising information required for your activities.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support for meetings, including agenda preparation, venue booking, refreshments, minute taking and distribution.
• Ensure minutes are accurate, actioned in a timely manner and stored correctly.

Required profile

• Experience working within a team or office environment.
• Proven ability to take and record meeting minutes accurately.
• Strong time‑management skills and the ability to plan work effectively.
• Understanding of confidentiality requirements and Trust policies.

Required skills

What we offer

• Inclusive, disability‑confident employer with Gold Armed Forces Employment Recognition.
• Wide range of professional, management and leadership development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work‑life balance.
• Supportive environment focused on staff wellbeing and patient care.