Ward Administrator - Part-Time, NHS Pension & Development

The Methodist Church in Britain; South Shields; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Wellbeing and support programmes

Training and development opportunities

Discount schemes (gyms, shops, dining,

Holiday entitlement 27 days + 8 bank/

Job summary

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a ward administrator at the Chichester Centre, a low secure mental health unit. The role supports the forensic clinical team, covering meeting minutes, patient records, supply ordering and enquiries from patients, relatives and the public.

This part-week post is 18.75 hours across three days, ideally including a Monday. It requires NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and GCSE grade C or above, and offers NHS Pension, wellbeing support, training, and

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• GCSE grade C or above or equivalent.
• Proven experience of a range of administrative procedures.
• Developing, managing and maintaining office information systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and take minutes for meetings and ad-hoc gatherings.
• Maintain patient records, key data and the group mailbox.
• Order clinical and dry goods using the Oracle system.
• Respond to enquiries from the public, service users, relatives and other agencies.
• Deal with patients, carers and visitors to the unit, and telephone enquiries.
• Liaise with other departments and services to coordinate care.
• Plan own workload with initiative, ensuring a high standard of accuracy.
• Support the Admin Team with varied tasks.
• Cover for other Admin Team staff as needed.
• Deliver a patient-focused service with good customer service and working relationships.

Skills

Planning and organisation

Initiative and independence

Microsoft Office (Outlook/Word/Excel)

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Flexible attitude

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

GCSE grade C or above

Tools

Oracle system

SystmOne

SharePoint

Job description

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a ward administrator at the Chichester Centre, a low secure mental health unit. The role supports the forensic clinical team, covering meeting minutes, patient records, supply ordering and enquiries from patients, relatives and the public.

This part-week post is 18.75 hours across three days, ideally including a Monday. It requires NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and GCSE grade C or above, and offers NHS Pension, wellbeing support, training, and