Ward Administrator

NHS; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Ward Administrator at a high secure hospital in Gauteng. The role involves close collaboration with clinical teams and requires strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills. Applicants should possess a good standard of general education and be proficient in Microsoft Office. Previous experience in mental health settings is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft software
• Ability to work within a Multidisciplinary Team
• Ability to work autonomously using own initiative

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Ward Clinical Nurse Manager
• Liaise with internal staff and external agencies
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Good standard of general education to at least GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Broadmoor High Secure Hospital for a full-time position as Ward Administrator on Sandown Ward.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who works well under pressure. This role is exceptionally busy and we are looking for an individual with excellent communication skills, a solid understanding of Microsoft Office packages, high level organisational skills and an ability to manage and prioritise their own workload to meet agreed deadlines and competing priorities. Above all you will be motivated and hard working with an ability to work as part of our core team. Due to the nature of the work confidentiality is of great importance.

Main duties of the job

Your duties will include working closely with the Ward Clinical Nurse Manager and liaising with both internal staff and external agencies. You will have a good standard of general education and be proficient in the use of Microsoft software. You will need to be organised and have excellent communication skills. The ability to work using your own initiative as well as being a team player is essential, so too are excellent interpersonal skills.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse providers of mental health, community and social care in the UK.

Our 3,982 staff care for people in hospital and in the community, helping them to recover and go on to lead full and productive lives. We aim to be the best organisation of our kind in the country.

We provide care and treatment for more than 800,000 people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow, delivering services in the community (at home, in GP surgeries and care homes), hospital, specialist clinics and forensic (secure) units.

We'rerated good overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Together, we're committed to promoting hope and wellbeing, working with patients, service users, carers, families and partners across the communities we serve.

We are keen to ensure that our workforce reflects the community it serves, particularly in terms of ethnicity, gender, disability, LGBTQ+ and experience of mental illness.

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed

Person Specification

Qualificstions

• Good standard of general education to at least GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft software
• Ability to work within a Multidisciplinary Team.
• Ability to work autonomously using own initiative.
• Shorthand / speedwriting

Experience

• Experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Minute taking
• Experience in dealing with mentally ill patients
• Previous experience within an NHS or Secure setting

Knowledge/skills

• Basic knowledge of the Data Protection Act and GDPR
• Basic knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act
• Understanding of mental health issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.