Temporary Ward Administrator – Cross-Site NHS Trust

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking two Ward Administrators to cover Wards 513, 516 and 518. One part-time post for 12 months on Ward 516; one full-time post for 6 months across Wards 513 and 518.

Role focuses on correspondence, records, meetings, supplies and ward information systems. Applicants should have NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent and prior administrative experience in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths, grades A-C or 9-4.
• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing correspondence.
• Maintaining accurate records.
• Arranging and minuting meetings.
• Ordering essential supplies.
• Supporting workforce administration processes.
• Coordinating communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintaining ward information systems accurately and confidentially.
• Working with clinical and management teams on the day-to-day running of the ward.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of administrative systems and processes.
• Ensuring compliance with Trust policies, governance requirements and operational standards.
• Enabling clinical staff to focus on safe, effective and patient-centred care.

Skills

Confidentiality

Data protection

Information governance

Planning & prioritising

Education

GCSE English & Maths (A-C/9-4)

NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking two Ward Administrators to cover Wards 513, 516 and 518. One part-time post for 12 months on Ward 516; one full-time post for 6 months across Wards 513 and 518.

Role focuses on correspondence, records, meetings, supplies and ward information systems. Applicants should have NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent and prior administrative experience in a busy environment.