The post holder will assist in the bed management of the mental health beds across the inpatient service.
The post holder will maintain efficient administration services and information support to the clinical teams within Operational Services.
This is a complex multifunctional administration role, utilising information from clinical systems that will require the ability to prioritise, multi task, negotiate, build and maintain relationships with the wider MDT and other stakeholders, both in the NHS and private sector. The successful applicant will need to be assertive, when required to ensure that the admission process runs smoothly as possible to prevent any delay for the patient.
The post holder must be confident and adaptable in their approach to different individuals and situations, adapting their approach as necessary to resolve any issues by using tact, diplomacy and compassion.
The ability to work in a busy environment, in complex and challenging situations and build personal resilience will be key in this role.
Post holder can be based at Longreach House or Bodmin Hospital site. To be discussed at interview.
Please note: If you are an internal candidate and wanting to apply for this position as a secondment opportunity. Before applying, please ensure you have discussed the post with your current line manager and obtained their agreement to support your release for the duration of the secondment.
The post will assist with the management of the mental health beds across the inpatient service. The post holder will need to be an effective communicator, able to gather all relevant information from various sources and share them as required with both internal and external stakeholders.
This is a complex post that will require the ability to prioritise, multi task, negotiate, build and maintain relationships with the wider MDT and other stakeholders, both in the NHS and private sector. The successful applicant will need to be assertive, when required to ensure that the admission process runs smoothly as possible to prevent any delay for the patient.
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.
We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
Cornwall Foundation Trust
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
