An exciting opportunity has become available to join our team on Courtlands Ward, a busy 17 bedded acute cardiac ward, with a dedicated, enthusiastic inclusive team, to work as a ward administrator. The successful candidate will be a flexible, friendly and compassionate, and will have excellent organisational and communication skills.
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
The Ward Administrator is responsible for ensuring the administrative and clerical work related to patient care is competently managed. They provide effective day-to-day clerical support to
facilitate the smooth running of the ward alongside the ward manager and senior
colleagues. This job role covers clerical duties meeting and greeting staff, patients
and visitors, answering the telephone and dealing with all enquires in a calm and professional manner adhering to our Trust Values and Behaviours.
The Ward Administrator needs to be IT literate and willing to learn how to use the Trust systems to input, update and monitor patient confidential information.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Responsible for ensuring the administrative and clerical work related to patient care are competently managed. To provide and effecting day-to-day clerical support to facilitate the smooth running of the ward alongside the ward manager and senior colleagues. This job role covers clerical duties meeting and greeting staff, patients and visitors answering the telephone and dealing with all enquires.
Ensure that all paper and computer stored data surrounding a patient episode is completed accurately and promptly. Input, update and monitor patient confidential information on Careflow alongside other Trust systems.
To deal efficiently and in professional manner enquires from both patients and staff internally and externally.
Key working relationships
Internal: All clinical and non-clinical staff
External: Other NHS Trusts, Patients, GPs, External Care Providers
Please see attached Job Description.
