Dietetics SLT Band 2 Admin Assistant | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	23 December 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£24,465 to £24,465 per annum, pro rata
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	22 January 2026
Location:	Southampton, SO16 6YD
Company:	University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7702354/188-AC231225-EXA

Summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity for internal applicants.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Please note this vacancy is Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Southern Health FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Solent NHS Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT.

We are looking for an admin assistant to join our small and friendly team in the Dietetics, Speech & Language Therapy Department. The days of the week we require cover are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays working 8am to 4pm. The role involves indirect interaction with patients by telephone, booking appointments and outcoming of clinics and working with the three other members of the admin team. We are based in Minerva House which is on the SGH site in Tremona Road.

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised.

Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:
• To provide an excellent customer service to patients, relatives/carers and to external agencies.
• Ensure a consistent and effective administrative service is maintained at all times.
• Build relationships with stakeholders internally and externally.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

You will:
• Have experience of working in a customer services environment.
• Have a friendly and approachable manner.
• Be polite, sympathetic and diplomatic and have a can do attitude.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, relatives/carers and to external agencies, this will include communication that is face to face, over the telephone and through written correspondence.
• Provide comprehensive administration services and have high standards of accuracy and attention to detail.
• High standards of accuracy with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate over the telephone and in person.
• Competent IT skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• The ability to work independently but also be a good team player

We are looking for someone to join our team working Monday to Wednesday each week from 8am to 4pm.


This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Jan 2026