Ward Administrative Coordinator – Patient Services

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Westhaven Community Hospital is seeking a proactive Ward Clerk to join a busy, friendly team. You will be the primary contact for patients and staff for administrative tasks on the ward, using strong clerical and organisational skills to maintain smooth operations.

The role requires DBS checks and adherence to NHS safeguarding practices. The successful candidate will support the ward’s administrative and clerical needs and contribute to a high-quality patient experience within the Dorset

Qualifications

• Strong clerical and administrative skills.
• Experience in admin/clerical support in healthcare settings.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the ward.
• Act as first point of contact for patients, visitors and healthcare professionals.
• Organise and prioritise workloads to ensure efficient ward operations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Job description

Westhaven Community Hospital is seeking a proactive Ward Clerk to join a busy, friendly team. You will be the primary contact for patients and staff for administrative tasks on the ward, using strong clerical and organisational skills to maintain smooth operations.

The role requires DBS checks and adherence to NHS safeguarding practices. The successful candidate will support the ward’s administrative and clerical needs and contribute to a high-quality patient experience within the Dorset