Ward Admissions Admin — Front Desk & Data Entry

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Botany Bay; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Ward Administrator for the busy Chemotherapy Unit at Chase Farm Hospital. The role provides front-line reception service, welcomes patients and visitors, and supports the ward team with high-quality administrative tasks.

You will be responsible for accurate recording of admissions, discharges and attendance in real time using Cerner or similar systems, while demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving skills in a clinical

Qualifications

• Experience in a public/patient facing role in healthcare.
• Proven ability to collect and verify patient data accurately.
• Experience with Cerner or similar patient administration systems.
• Proactive, able to use initiative in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-of-house reception and information to patients and visitors.
• Record patient admissions, discharges and attendances in real time.
• Answer phones, sort post, arrange transport, and provide ward admin support.
• Generate weekly and monthly ward activity figures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data entry

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Databases

Time management

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Initiative

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience

Tools

Cerner

Job description

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Ward Administrator for the busy Chemotherapy Unit at Chase Farm Hospital. The role provides front-line reception service, welcomes patients and visitors, and supports the ward team with high-quality administrative tasks.

You will be responsible for accurate recording of admissions, discharges and attendance in real time using Cerner or similar systems, while demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving skills in a clinical