Bank Administrator

Job summary

Here at Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust we are passionate about delivering the highest quality care to all our patients. In order to help us achieve this, we are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and committed Administrator to join our temporary workforce.

As a trust bank nurse you will be able to choose a flexible working pattern to suit your work life balance in a variety of clinical settings working as part of a committed multidisciplinary team.

This job description gives a broad overview of the key responsibilities of Administrator. Guidance should be given by the nurse in charge on specific responsibilities and skills directly relating to your job assignment.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to join our Administrative team. In return for your enthusiasm, you will be supported to develop your skills and will have the opportunity to develop personally and professionally as part of a 'high challenge, high support' environment.

Main Duties:

1. To provide administration and clerical support on the unit ensuring that an efficient communications system is in operation
2. Able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills and communication skills working effectively as part of a team within a hospital environment with patients, visitors, relatives as well as medical, nursing and therapies staff.
3. To ensure patient records/information is accurately recorded on to the patient's information system.
4. Deal with administrative arrangements in connection with the admission and discharge of patients; ensuring records are kept up to date.
5. Use of initiative and ability to prioritise own work.
6. Deal with requests for medical notes from archive and file store.
7. To liaise with senior nursing staff regarding forthcoming staffing requirements for Bank and or Agency staff and to assist with booking and recording appropriate cover.
8. To assist maintaining an accurate filing system for case notes on site
9. To assist in dealing with deceased patients property. m) Maintain accurate computer records and information on the computer system

About us

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.

• Over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff members
• Medical, nursing, and therapeutic care provided to over 10,000 children and adults a day
• October 2022 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of our end-of-life care as 'Outstanding'
• Flexible working patterns offered across all services
• Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
• Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader

SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates, and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust's workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.

Additional benefits

What else can we offer you apart from a great feeling of job satisfaction?

• Flexible working patterns
• Supportive learning environment
• Dedicated career pathways, and great opportunities for continuing professional development
• Commitment to and support for your health and wellbeing
• NHS discounts and salary sacrifice schemes

You'll also have access to our generous pension scheme and health service discounts.