Hospital Administrator - Newquay Community Hospital

Job summary

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic administrator to join the Administration Team at Newquay Community Hospital.

The post is part-time, working 23 hours per week, and includes some evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays. A definite requirement will be to work alternate weekends (long days). The remaining hours will mainly be to cover annual leave and sickness and will therefore not be fixed or set days.

The primary duty of the post holder will be to alternate between the busy inpatient ward and main reception. You will need to be extremely organised and pay close attention to detail and be flexible to deal with changing work environments and priorities. Having the ability to learn new processes and procedures quickly will also be necessary.

Previous experience of working in a patient or client-focused environment will be an advantage, as will flexibility and experience of working in a busy reception.

Training and support will be given to the successful applicant.

A uniform blouse/shirt is provided.

Interview date: 29th August 2023

Main duties of the job

To be the first point of contact for all patients, visitors and members of the public attending the hospital and to ensure they are fully assisted as required when covering reception. This is a key function within the hospital.

To provide full clerical and administrative support to theInpatient ward, the Outpatients' Department, the Minor Injury Unit (MIU) and/or the clinical teams.

About us

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.

Just over 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.