Patient Administrator - Patient Access ED Nights

Job summary

Patient Administrator A&E Department

We are searching for a high performing and enthusiastic individual to fill a Patient Administrator vacancy at the Chelsea site working in our busy A&E Department. If you thrive on a challenge and enjoy working in a very busy and demanding environment this could be the role for you.The post holder will provide a comprehensive patient focused administrative service, on a day-to-day basis to a multi-disciplinary team based in our A&E Department . The successful candidate must be able to work both autonomously and as a member of the team and be able to undertake a wide range of administrative duties.

As a team player they will need to be able to demonstrate excellent listening and communication skills, be organised, adaptable and flexible, show empathy and concern for others.

"Work Tuesday to Saturday for 5 consecutive days, followed by 7 days off. Total of 45 hours per cycle, averaging 22.5 hours per week (0.6 WTE)."

Main duties of the job

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare to patients by providing an administrative service focused on the patient and their individual needs. The Patient Administrator will provide effective and efficient administrativesupport to a team liaising with patients, doctors and other healthcare professionals. The staff member will work consistently to provide high quality customer service and will be professional at all times. The post holder will be required to work in one of the following areas, providing cross cover where necessary:

• AEC
• TC
• ED

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.