About this role
Job summary
Closing Date: 02.10.2026 (this may change dependent on response).
Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing03.10.2026
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 12.10.2026
Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
We have a vacancy for 2x Band 4 Senior Medical Administrator to join our Gastroenterology Department team on a permanent basis. It is essential that the successful applicant is able to work effectively as part of the team supporting and assisting colleagues, whilst prioritising and managing their workload.
Main duties of the job
For the Senior Medical Administrator role you will work within a multi-disciplinary team, and be responsible for a range of duties related to patient pathway management, including, but not limited to: managing outpatient and inpatient waiting lists, validation of patients RTT pathways, rescheduling appointments; diary management; audio transcription and word processing of clinical letters; production of reports and other correspondence as required for the Gastroenterology department.
You should be literate and numerate, with excellent organizational, time management and IT skills and an ability to work without supervision.
Medical secretarial and admin experience is essential. An audio typing test will be required at interview.
You will have a high standard of communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with staff at all levels. You will have enthusiasm, motivation and demonstrate pride in your work.
If you feel you have the skills, experience and drive that it takes to be part of a Trust whose mission is to provide safe, high quality healthcare at all times to its population, we look forward to you application.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
We value people We are one team We care We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Previous administrative/office experience Experience of working face to face and/or telephone contact with the general public
Desirable
Previous administrative experience
Skills Essential
Literacy and Numeracy skills Excellent keyboard skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task Audio Typing
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality. Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office packages, including use of Excel and Power-point, internet, e-mail etc...
Desirable
Knowledge of Patient Administration System (or equivalent system) Medical Terminology
Qualifications Essential
Educated to GCSE standard* An appropriate speed and accuracy of typing is required for this role and this will be assessed at interview
Desirable
Vocational qualification level 3
Other requirements Essential
Able to work in a team. Good communication skills. Ability to work flexibly Smart and professional Appearance
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 Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bradford Royal Infirmary
Duckworth Lane
Bradford
BD9 6RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)