Ward Administrator

Job summary

A vacancy has arisen for a Ward Administrator on the newly built Derwent Unit. This post will be based on Willow Ward at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.

The post is full time (37.5 hours per week) Monday to Friday during office hours, however we may be able to offer some flexibility around this.

The post offers the opportunity to join an established and lively team, where safety and wellbeing is at the heart of the team's ethos.

Derwent Unit

54-bed mental health acute inpatient unit on the site of Chesterfield Royal Hospital.

Flexible accommodation for adults of working age.

Single en-suite bedrooms to provide privacy and dignity.

Recovery supported by service users having more control of their environment, e.g. temperature and lighting.

Better infection control.

Sensory rooms, quiet spaces and green spaces.

Part of the Making Room for Dignity programme.

If you are applying for this post on a secondment basis, you must have the prior approval of your current line manager before submitting your application.

Please note that there is the possibility that this post may become permanent in the future.

Main duties of the job

You will be working closely with the clinical team to maintain the functionality of the team. You will provide admin support to the Ward Manager and the clinical team, including minuting meetings and arranging appointments.

The job role will consist of carrying out standard administrator responsibilities, supporting the team and manager to maintain and develop the clinical and operational performance of the ward.

Though you will not be providing hands on patient care, patients may look to you for support and advice, which can be a rewarding experience.

You will play a part in managing phone activity within the staff office and displaying the Trust and team values to patient, carers and colleagues.

You will respond to the needs of people in an honest, non-judgemental and open manner which respects the rights of individuals and groups.

You will ensure that services are provided in a safe and supportive environment and at all times adopt a professional approach to your work promoting a positive image to services users/carers and the general public.

About us

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities