Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Administrator

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Job summary

The post holder will play a key role in the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service to patients. They will ensure that streamlined administrative processes are implemented and followed which are focused on the patient and their individual needs. The Senior Patient Administrator will provide effective and efficient administrative support to the operational team. The successful candidate will also provide an administrative service in relation to matters relating to compliance with CERNER (Patient Administration System), data quality issues related to 18 week targets, cancer two week waits and using initiative to find out answers to queries. The role will also involve providing support to Junior Service Manager for the maintenance of the junior doctor rota, inputting shifts, cancellations & swaps and recording any gaps in the rota onto Patchwork. Management of consultant leave on Healthroster

Main duties of the job

Support JSM in maximising the best use of clinical/non clinical resources.Ensure any issues relating to training are resolved.Generate reports relating to Cerner at the request of the division.Monitor indicators for the division and take action to clear the backlog. Communicate with clinical/non-clinical staff with regards to CERNER issues.Provide support to JSM's for the maintenance of the junior doctor rota.Submit shifts for bank staff onto Patchwork.Ensure all enquiries are dealt with in a timely, polite, professional and confidential manner,taking action or escalating as appropriate,using initiative and prioritising skills. Proactively manage patient pathways so that all patients receive a high standard of service delivery. Use initiative when dealing with patients' problems or when dealing with managers and consultants who may request patient information. Support in new staff induction. Organising ID, Training access etc. Suggest improvements to systems, with ways of measuring effectiveness of any changes made. Collect data to measure performance of department against objectives. Participate in regular team meetings and other relevant meetings eg Patient Access with preparation of Access pack. Organise and prioritise workload with minimal supervision. Liaise with other departments and teams relating to the patient care pathway and service delivery. Assist JSM in performing all clinic configurations on CERNER, including cancelling and amending clinics for annual leave etc

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 are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

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.

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

289-EI-42

Job locations

Chelsea & Westminster

London

SW10 9NH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Support JSM in maximising the best use of clinical/non clinical resources.Ensure any issues relating to training are resolved.Generate reports relating to Cerner at the request of the division.Monitor indicators for the division and take action to clear the backlog. Communicate with clinical/non-clinical staff with regards to CERNER issues.Provide support to JSM's for the maintenance of the junior doctor rota.Submit shifts for bank staff onto Patchwork.Ensure all enquiries are dealt with in a timely, polite, professional and confidential manner,taking action or escalating as appropriate,using initiative and prioritising skills. Proactively manage patient pathways so that all patients receive a high standard of service delivery. Use initiative when dealing with patients problems or when dealing with managers and consultants who may request patient information. Support in new staff induction. Organising ID, Training access etc. Suggest improvements to systems, with ways of measuring effectiveness of any changes made. Collect data to measure performance of department against objectives. Participate in regular team meetings and other relevant meetings eg Patient Access with preparation of Access pack. Organise and prioritise workload with minimal supervision. Liaise with other departments and teams relating to the patient care pathway and service delivery. Assist JSM in performing all clinic configurations on CERNER, including cancelling and amending clinics for annual leave etc

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support JSM in maximising the best use of clinical/non clinical resources.Ensure any issues relating to training are resolved.Generate reports relating to Cerner at the request of the division.Monitor indicators for the division and take action to clear the backlog. Communicate with clinical/non-clinical staff with regards to CERNER issues.Provide support to JSM's for the maintenance of the junior doctor rota.Submit shifts for bank staff onto Patchwork.Ensure all enquiries are dealt with in a timely, polite, professional and confidential manner,taking action or escalating as appropriate,using initiative and prioritising skills. Proactively manage patient pathways so that all patients receive a high standard of service delivery. Use initiative when dealing with patients problems or when dealing with managers and consultants who may request patient information. Support in new staff induction. Organising ID, Training access etc. Suggest improvements to systems, with ways of measuring effectiveness of any changes made. Collect data to measure performance of department against objectives. Participate in regular team meetings and other relevant meetings eg Patient Access with preparation of Access pack. Organise and prioritise workload with minimal supervision. Liaise with other departments and teams relating to the patient care pathway and service delivery. Assist JSM in performing all clinic configurations on CERNER, including cancelling and amending clinics for annual leave etc

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Working in NHS or other similar health care environment.
  • Experience of using a Patient Administration System
  • Demonstrable experience of working in an administrative role in a busy office environment
  • Communicating with members of the public

Desirable

  • Experience working with the RTT pathway
  • Use of an Electronic Document Management (EDM) system
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Working in NHS or other similar health care environment.
  • Experience of using a Patient Administration System
  • Demonstrable experience of working in an administrative role in a busy office environment
  • Communicating with members of the public

Desirable

  • Experience working with the RTT pathway
  • Use of an Electronic Document Management (EDM) system

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea & Westminster

London

SW10 9NH


Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea & Westminster

London

SW10 9NH


Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Tori Keeble

tori.keeble@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

289-EI-42

Job locations

Chelsea & Westminster

London

SW10 9NH


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