PA / Senior Administrator

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PA / Senior Administrator

The closing date is 30 October 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional candidate to join the Administration team as a Senior Administrator/PA. The post holder will provide comprehensive administrative support to Consultant Clinical Geneticists and Genetic Counsellors.

You will need to be able to work well under pressure and cope with conflicting demands, while possessing excellent organisational, communication and IT skills. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Word is essential. The post-holder must demonstrate an ability to communicate well, work as part of a team and contribute to the wider clinical administration team.

Main duties of the job

Candidates will be self motivated and possess an RSA II qualification (or equivalent) along with an AMSPAR certificate or comparable administration experience. You will enjoy working within a multi disciplinary team and have the ability to relate to children, parents, other family members and medical professionals, complemented by excellent organisational and communication skills.

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust was formed in February 2017 to provide the highest quality, world class physical and mental health care for women, children and families. Our Trust includes Birmingham Children's Hospital, Birmingham Women's Hospital and Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services, offering specialist paediatric, maternity, neonatal and mental health care.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We promote inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details. When applying, ensure you have demonstrated how you meet the job description and person specification, including transferable experience, qualifications, skills and professional registration details (if applicable). Applications are accepted until the closing date; early application is encouraged.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE Grade C English Standard or equivalent
• Educated to GCSE Grade C Maths Standard or equivalent
• Formal Administration / Secretarial Qualification NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience

Knowledge

• Experience of delivering a high standard of customer care
• Proven administration experience within Genetics
• PA experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required to confirm no previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Women's Hospital