Job Description
For questions about this job, contact:
Name John Cousins
Position Office Manager
Email john.cousins2@nhs.net
Phone number 01132068636
Shortlisting Date: 10th November 2026
Interview Date: 19th November 2026
Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata.
Job Summary
Do you want to be part of a forward thinking business administrative support team?
Do you want to be responsible for managing multiple diaries and meetings?
If so, this role is for you.
Based in Bexley Wing at St James’ University Hospital, we are seeking a motivated, reliable and trustworthy secretary to provide a high level of administrative support to the CSU management structure within Oncology.
You will need to be highly organised, able to adapt to change and to be resilient in the face of many conflicting demands.
Why you should join our Team
Under the guide of the office manager, we are a small close knit team providing a comprehensive administrative and support function to the Oncology CSU management team. This will involve arranging meetings and supporting senior leaders within the CSU.
Providing cover for colleagues during periods of absence you will provide a sustainable level of support for all within the management team.
You will be able to contribute towards a positive team environment, working together with colleagues to support the service and to deliver a professional service.
What you will bring to the role
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Prioritise own workload and the ability to adapt to ever changing and challenging circumstances
- Able to effectively manage a variety of tasks with possibly competing deadlines.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to exchange confidential, sensitive or contentious information clearly and effectively at all levels.
- An ability to exercise judgement when dealing with enquiries to evaluate the situation and resolve problems within their remit, escalating issues appropriately.
- Appropriate typing/IT qualification or equivalent.
- To support and sustain the department’s practice with efficient administrative protocols, processes and procedures, in line with service needs.
- The post holder should be aware of the Trust’s Policies and Procedures including Recruitment and Selection; Conduct and Discipline; Annual Leave; Confidentiality.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible
Open and Honest
One Team
Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People
Improvement and Innovation
Partnerships
Outcomes
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.