Senior Clinical Support Administrator
The closing date is 21 May 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Woodlands Hospital for a full time Senior Clinical Team Administrator to be based on Avocet Ward, and to be part of our wider administration team.
The successful candidate will provide administration support to the multidisciplinary team as well as supporting in the leadership and oversight of day-to-day administration requirements across the acute service. This role would suit somebody that is interested in developing their leadership skills and higher learning whilst working in a challenging, fast paced environment. Working on your own initiative with an ability to delegate and prioritise as being a team player is essential. Efficient time management, a keen eye for detail and good planning is crucial to this role to allow the best quality of service.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for overseeing the daily ward administrative procedures run smoothly and data is kept up to date in an accurate and timely manner. You will be required to input and update the Trust patient record system which will include accepting referrals and discharging patients as directed by the clinical team. Alongside this there will be minute taking duties, diary management, audio typing, completion of complex and confidential reports. The role requires you to be proficient in the use of all Microsoft packages. There is also the requirement to complete various data reports, spreadsheets and support ad hoc audits.
Knowledge or experience of NHS working would be desirable. You must have the ability to work to tight deadlines,to demonstrate clear and effective communication skills, and apply attention to detail whilst maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
You will need to have a good understanding of the importance of HR procedures and will have supervisory responsibility for a small number of the admin in the team.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us?We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Our Trust is striving to ensure that staff have access to development opportunities, and you can benefit from this. In this role you will also support other staff to develop and learn, to ensure we have a highly skilled workforce who are happy in their roles.
Benefits
Included with this role are:
- NHS pension
- a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
- career progression
- starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
- staff physio service
- gym membership
- NHS discounts and many more.
Details
Date posted
12 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year gross per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
246-ESU7162544
Job locations
Woodlands
Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road
Ipswich
IP4 5PD
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
Woodlands
Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road
Ipswich
IP4 5PD
Employer's website
https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Office Manager and Personal Assistant
Kim Bassingthwaighte
kim.bassingthwaighte@nsft.nhs.uk
01473891876
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