Ward Administrator

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Prestwich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ward Administrator on the Riverside Centre ward in Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust supports patients, relatives and the multidisciplinary team with efficient administrative services. Based in a fast-paced medium and low secure mental health facility, you will handle ward administration, patient monies and daily clerical tasks.

Full training will be provided, and you will work closely with the Ward Manager and ward staff to ensure smooth ward operations and timely

Qualifications

• Experience in administration within a healthcare setting.
• Able to handle patient monies and activity funds.
• Flexible approach to working with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Ward Manager and multidisciplinary team.
• Support patients and relatives on the Ward.
• Cover other wards within AFS Riverside when required.
• Ensure efficient and professional service to users, families and professionals.

Skills

Administration experience

Money handling

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Administration Team at GMMH within AFS Riverside Centre in a role of Ward Administrator based in a fast paced medium and low secure mental health facility.

Your duties will include supporting patients and their relatives on the Ward as well as providing a comprehensive administrative support to the multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, support workers and other professionals involved in patient care.

The Riverside Centre is a medium secure inpatient unit providing support to both male and female patients. We welcome applications from people with admin experience who are comfortable working in a fast paced, varied work environment.

You will be based on a ward and have a close working relationship with the Ward Manager, Ward Staff and other Ward Administrators to ensure the smooth running of the ward. There is a large element of dealing with patient and activity monies within this role and therefore we would welcome applicants with some experience of handling money.

Full training will be provided for all successful applicants.

Please note - This role is not eligible for sponsorship unless you meet criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024.

The post holder will provide an efficient and professional service ensuring quality service to all users, their families and professionals contacting the Ward. The post holder will also be required to cover other wards within AFS Riverside and its peripheral ward areas, to provide support during absence of other administrators.

The ideal candidate will have a flexible approach in providing administration support to the multi-disciplinary teams. There will be client and carer telephone contact and also, face-to-face contact on daily basis therefore, good communication skills are essential.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.