Ward Administrator - Critical Care
The closing date is 14 January 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and positive individual with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.As a Ward Administrator for our Intensive Care Unit, you will be the first point of contact for queries and play an essential role in supporting members of the multidisciplinary team.
You will be responsible for providing a warm, dedicated, helpful and friendly welcome to all relatives and visitors to our department. You will have excellent organisation skills and the ability to work at pace, will ideally have previous experience in working in a patient facing role, along with the capacity to provide a great service in a sensitive setting. People skills are an absolute must, along with the ability to work in a highly demanding yet rewarding environment.
The role is key in day-to-day coordination of administrative tasks as part of a 7-day service and is a full time Substantive post. The hours for this post are 22.5 hours per week. This will be split over Monday (11-16:30), Tuesday (11-17:30), Thursday (11-16:30) and Friday (11-18:00).
This role will be based at Hammersmith Hospital although cross-site cover may be required as per the service needs.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
- To provide effective and efficient clerical and reception support to a designated ward, ensuring that administration processes meet the needs of all service users.
- Promote a customer focused approach to receive patients and visitors to the ward, providing a courteous, responsive and effective first point of contact (in person and by telephone) for patients, carers and healthcare professionals, both internal and external to the Trust.
- Use judgement in responding to queries or taking messages. Ensure that all enquires are dealt with politely, courteously, promptly and professionally.
- Maintain good communication links with the ward team and other departments.
- To ensure that all telephone calls are answered within the agreed time and in line with the Trust's telephone standards.
- Redirect calls to other departments if necessary or when callers are misdirected.
- To arrange transport when required, clearly communicating with the nursing staff.
- Make outpatient appointments as appropriate prior to discharge in conjunction with the patient's future care plans.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Details
Date posted
07 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£30,546 to £32,207 a year pa inclusive pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
290-SCCS-2133
Job locations
Hammersmith Hospital
Du Cane Road
London
W12 0HS
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Hammersmith Hospital
Du Cane Road
London
W12 0HS
Employer's website
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