Speech & Language Therapy Administrator
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS TrustLewisham, London
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust based in Lewisham. The advertised salary is £25,760 to £27,476. Applications close on 23 October 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to join our Speech & Language Therapy team at University Hospital Lewisham! We are proud to be part of Lewisham &...
We are seeking a motivated and professional administrator to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Speech & Language Therapy Department, with a particular focus on the outpatient Voice Service.
You will be a key point of contact for patients, carers and healthcare professionals, managing enquiries and delivering excellent customer service. The role includes booking appointments, processing referrals, maintaining patient records and supporting the administration of specialist voice clinics.
Working closely with the Voice Therapy Team and wider multidisciplinary colleagues, you will help ensure the efficient delivery of a high-quality service. You will also support the Head of Service in data management, maintain departmental systems and undertake a range of administrative duties to support the day-to-day running of the department.
The successful candidate will be organised, adaptable and able to manage a varied workload while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
To provide administrative support to the Speech & Language Therapy (SALT) Department in particular the outpatient voice service at University Hospital Lewisham.
Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Essential: - Good standard of education NVQ 2 plus additional experience equating to NVQ 3 as outlined below; - GCSE English Language or equivalent; - Clear handwriting and spelling; - Numerate
Desirable: - NVQ Business Administration - Level II or equivalent; - RSA II; - Certificate in Office; - Cerner/iCare Trained
Essential: - Previous experience of working in a busy environment; - Previous experience in an admin role
Desirable: - Previous experience of working in a busy environment in a healthcare setting; - Experience on the patient system and Electronic Discharge Summaries System; - Previous experience of minute taking
Essential: - Basic computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); - Good organisational and administration skills; - Good customer care skills; - Effective communication skills; - Basic understanding of practical Data Protection issues; - Knowledge of child and adult protection issues
Desirable: - Ability to prioritise a busy workload
Essential: - Able to work well within a team; - Able to work to tight deadlines and within available resources; - Able to work outside normal working hours on occasion if necessary to meet the needs of the department; - Able to work on any hospital site
How this role compares
We hold 1,237 NHS vacancies in London that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £46,149. This role pays less than about 95% of them.
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You have 2 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 46 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust has 40 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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