Ward Administrator - Patient Care & Coordination

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive Administrator to join our busy inpatient wards, supporting safe and compassionate patient care in a fast-paced clinical environment. You will manage essential administrative tasks, assist with admissions and discharges, and coordinate communications across clinical teams.

This role requires proactive IT use, strong prioritisation, and teamwork with nurses, doctors and ward staff to maintain accurate records and smooth ward operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Support admissions and discharges.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate communication across clinical staff.
• Ensure smooth running of ward processes.
• Be the first point of contact for patients, families and professionals.
• Contribute to a positive and responsive patient experience.
• Work with nurses, doctors, therapists and ward clerks.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

IT systems

Prioritisation

Teamwork

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive Administrator to join our busy inpatient wards, supporting safe and compassionate patient care in a fast-paced clinical environment. You will manage essential administrative tasks, assist with admissions and discharges, and coordinate communications across clinical teams.

This role requires proactive IT use, strong prioritisation, and teamwork with nurses, doctors and ward staff to maintain accurate records and smooth ward operations.