Job reference: 000772
Salary (will be pro rated for less than full time): Band 3 - £25,760 - £27,476
Closing date: 05/06/2026
Location: The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Employment type: Fixed term / secondment
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Division: Planned Pathways
Additional salary information: Funding from current budget as changing from seconded role to permanent. Agreed through triple lock 24/10/25

Job Description

Job overview

The post holder has responsibility for the provision of a professional, comprehensive and efficient administrative service, to support the delivery of high-quality clinical services under the supervision of the Pre-assessment manager.

End date of fixed term - 26/07/2027

Main duties of the job

  • To Provide admin support for the team members, including anaesthetists and nursing team.
  • To process information appropriately resulting from outpatient and inpatient episodes within agreed time limits.
  • To manage incoming emails, mail and telephone queries from patients and staff.
  • Coordinate patient flow from Pre-assessment, to high risk, critical care and surgery.
  • Book patients into the high risk anaesthetic clinic and manage their outcomes.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Patient administration underpins the patient journey and supports the clinical teams in delivering high quality patient care and can make a real difference to the patient experience. Effective and efficient patient administration supports management through ensuring a high standard of data quality and by making the best use of capacity and resources.


The post holder has responsibility for the provision of a professional, comprehensive and efficient administrative service, to support the delivery of high-quality clinical services under the supervision of the Pre-Assessment Manager.


The person will be an important member of the pre-assessment team supporting the smooth running of the pre-assessment service on a daily basis.

Take a look around the organisation https://www.pah.nhs.uk/