Ward Admin Lead — Bristol

Avon And Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership Nhs Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

The Wickham unit-based Administration team within Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and well-organised administrator. You will lead the Ward Admin team, support a Modern Matron, and act as the central point for general admin queries, ensuring smooth service delivery in a busy environment.

You will manage meetings, take accurate minutes, coordinate leaves, and liaise with GPs and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Proven secretarial and administrative experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage own time and workload under pressure.
• Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to changing demands.

Responsibilities

• Line manage Ward Admin team, including supervision and appraisals.
• Provide admin support to a Modern Matron and act as central admin point for the unit.
• Take minutes accurately and manage diary/calendar.
• Process admissions and discharges and track leave requests.
• Coordinate meetings and liaise with GP surgeries and external agencies.

Skills

Secretarial skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Flexibility

Tools

IT systems

Job description

The Wickham unit-based Administration team within Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and well-organised administrator. You will lead the Ward Admin team, support a Modern Matron, and act as the central point for general admin queries, ensuring smooth service delivery in a busy environment.

You will manage meetings, take accurate minutes, coordinate leaves, and liaise with GPs and external agencies.