Administration Team Coordinator - Endoscopy (fixed term - mat leave)

Role summary

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The Administration Team Coordinator will support the Endoscopy service at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, coordinating administrative workflows and helping the department operate efficiently during a maternity-leave fixed-term period. Requirements typically include strong organisational and communication skills, accurate data entry, confidence using Microsoft Office and hospital information systems, and experience in healthcare or a busy administrative setting. The successful candidate is expected to manage correspondence, appointments, records, reports and routine enquiries, while maintaining confidentiality and complying with NHS policies. Reliability, attention to detail, a calm approach under pressure and the ability to work effectively with clinicians, patients and colleagues are important.

About the employer

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital and specialist healthcare services to communities across Bradford, Airedale and surrounding areas in West Yorkshire. Its main sites include Bradford Royal Infirmary and St Luke’s Hospital, alongside community and outpatient services. As a teaching trust, it works with universities and training organisations to educate healthcare professionals and support clinical research and innovation. The Trust employs a large multidisciplinary workforce covering medicine, nursing, allied health, administration, estates, technology and patient support. Its services include emergency care, surgery, diagnostics, maternity, cancer services and specialist endoscopy. Employees are expected to uphold NHS values, including compassion, respect, teamwork, improving lives and commitment to quality. Bradford offers relatively affordable living costs compared with many larger UK cities and has strong transport links to Leeds, Manchester and other Yorkshire locations.

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The United Kingdom offers opportunities in healthcare, technology, engineering, finance, education, logistics and professional services, with the NHS being one of the largest employers. British culture is diverse and generally values punctuality, personal privacy, politeness and clear communication. Lifestyle options range from lively cities and historic towns to countryside, coastlines and national parks. Housing and transport costs vary considerably, with London and parts of southern England usually the most expensive; Yorkshire and northern regions can be more affordable. International workers generally need permission to work, such as a Skilled Worker visa, although eligibility depends on the occupation, salary, employer sponsorship and nationality. NHS roles may qualify for healthcare-related visa routes where requirements are met. Relocating involves arranging accommodation, a National Insurance number, banking, healthcare registration and tax documentation. Weather is changeable, and public transport is strongest in larger towns and cities.