Ward Administrator

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for experienced administrators to join our friendly multi-disciplinary team on Viking Ward, located within Crawley Hospital. We have both full time (37.5 hpw) and part time (15 hpw) hours available.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role are, to provide administration and clerical support on the units ensuring that anefficient communications systems are adhered to. Provide solutions for routine queries/concerns about services and deciding what to refer to senior staff.To provide essential cover for other administrative staff as requested by the wardmanager.

To be able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills and communication skills working effectively as part of a team within a healthcare environment with patients, visitors, relatives as well as medical, nursing and therapy staff.

To use own initiative and ability to prioritise own work. Arrange team meetings as requested by colleagues across a designated group of ICUs. To be the point of contact as SystmOne champion to disseminate new functions within the system and ensure all staff are made aware of any changes. Support the Ward Manager in the recruitment and retention of new staff and associated processes used by the Trust e.g. NHS Jobs / TRAC.

Assist the Ward Manager is reviewing office / administrative procedures. To liaise with senior nursing staff regarding forthcoming staffing requirement

About us

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.

We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.

Why work for us?

  • Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
  • Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
  • Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
  • Excellent training and development opportunities
  • Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
  • EMBRACE, Disability and Wellbeing,LGBTQIA+ and Religion Spirituality and Belief staff networks
  • Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
  • Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
  • Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
  • Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff

Date posted

06 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

150-CP1397-UPC-A

Job locations

Viking Ward

Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive

Crawley

RH11 7DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

a) Assists the Ward Manager / Matron with any review of office oradministrative procedures by inviting and collating feedback from clinicaland administrative colleaguesb) Contributes own ideas and suggestions for service improvementsc) To assist collate and maintain various staff databases as directed by their linemanager.d) To assist with new staff induction, ordering uniforms and otheradministrative functions required for new staff memberse) Support senior nursing staff in the production of management information including both personal and activity reports

Job description

Job responsibilities

a) Assists the Ward Manager / Matron with any review of office oradministrative procedures by inviting and collating feedback from clinicaland administrative colleaguesb) Contributes own ideas and suggestions for service improvementsc) To assist collate and maintain various staff databases as directed by their linemanager.d) To assist with new staff induction, ordering uniforms and otheradministrative functions required for new staff memberse) Support senior nursing staff in the production of management information including both personal and activity reports

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Professional Registration

Essential

  • Good standard of general education or ability to demonstrate report writing and numeracy
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification and or experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of a health care or customer focused environment

Desirable

  • Have experience with using SystmOne electronic patient record system
  • have experience with HealthRoster or other e-rostering system

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • IT skills such as excel, word and power point
  • Ability to maintain and record data accurately
  • Ability to write a report and keep accurate notes
  • Ability to work independently within defined parameters
  • Organises own workload to achieve deadlines.
  • Can contribute and work as part of a team.
  • Able to effectively communicate to a range of people including patients, relatives, medical practitioners
  • Understands and demonstrates an ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Able to remain calm in difficult situations
  • Willingness to undertake job related training
Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Professional Registration

Essential

  • Good standard of general education or ability to demonstrate report writing and numeracy
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification and or experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of a health care or customer focused environment

Desirable

  • Have experience with using SystmOne electronic patient record system
  • have experience with HealthRoster or other e-rostering system

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • IT skills such as excel, word and power point
  • Ability to maintain and record data accurately
  • Ability to write a report and keep accurate notes
  • Ability to work independently within defined parameters
  • Organises own workload to achieve deadlines.
  • Can contribute and work as part of a team.
  • Able to effectively communicate to a range of people including patients, relatives, medical practitioners
  • Understands and demonstrates an ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Able to remain calm in difficult situations
  • Willingness to undertake job related training

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Viking Ward

Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive

Crawley

RH11 7DH


Employer's website

https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Viking Ward

Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive

Crawley

RH11 7DH


Employer's website

https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

ICU Lead Co-ordinator

Amanda Deane

amanda.deane@nhs.net

01293301016

Date posted

06 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

150-CP1397-UPC-A

Job locations

Viking Ward

Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive

Crawley

RH11 7DH


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