Amberley Ward Administrator

Sussex Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A Mental Health Trust in Eastbourne is seeking a Bank 3 Ward Administrator to provide administrative support for individuals with acute mental health needs. The ideal candidate will have strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers a supportive team environment and comprehensive staff wellbeing programs, including generous holiday entitlement and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Access to discount schemes including Blue Light Card

Generous holiday entitlement starting at 27 days plus 8 Bank Holidays

Excellent NHS Pension

Discounted gym memberships

Full psychological support from the internal wellbeing team

Supervision programmes with ongoing training

Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive administrative services to the inpatient ward.
• Maintain an effective office environment and perform general admin tasks.
• Liaise with staff and service users daily.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Good standard of secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Department of Psychiatry at Eastbourne District General Hospital, East Sussex, is seeking a dedicated, positive, compassionate, and enthusiastic Bank 3 Ward Administrator to join a committed team providing high-quality administrative support to individuals with acute mental health needs on Amberley Ward, an 18-bedded female inpatient ward.

As a Ward Administrator, you will deliver comprehensive administrative services, liaising daily with staff at all levels and maintaining contact with service users and their carers, who may sometimes be distressed or upset. Your responsibilities include ensuring the office environment's effectiveness, maintaining regular audits, and performing general administrative duties.

The ideal candidate will possess a good standard of secondary education, proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, and a solid understanding of confidentiality. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are essential. You should be enthusiastic, self-motivated, adaptable, able to work independently, and committed to a person-centered, caring approach. Time management skills are also required.

As a Mental Health Trust, Sussex Partnership emphasizes staff wellbeing and offers a comprehensive reward package, including:

• Access to various discount schemes, including Blue Light Card
• Generous holiday entitlement starting at 27 days plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Excellent NHS Pension
• Discounted gym memberships
• Full psychological support via our internal wellbeing team
• Supervision programmes with ongoing training and development opportunities

We offer ongoing training, variety, a rewarding challenge, and a supportive team environment for your professional growth.