Ward Administrator

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are seeking to recruit Admin/reception staff to join our friendly team on Notley Ward, 28 bedded Orthopeadic Trauma ward. We are a busy unit with a high turnover of patients.

Previous experience is not necessary, although favorable. You must meet the essential criteria needed for the role outlined in the Job Description.

Main duties of the job

The role comprises of reception work and day to day ward administration. You will be the first point of contact for many patients and relatives as they enter the unit, so a friendly and professional demeanor is a must.

You will be required to use the hospital computer systems i.e. Lorenzo, tele tracking etc. Experience with using these systems would be preferred but not essential.

Ensuring patient admission records are kept up to date both in medical notes and on the required computer systems.

Supporting the team by answering the phones and dealing with any queries. Ensuring that computer systems are up to date and reflect the patients coming in and out of the unit. To go to other wards around the hospital to collect notes.

Working alongside the patient flow coordinator.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Date posted

29 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-MED-BR-1207

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Broomfield

CM1 7ET

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Essential

Experience working with the public

Desirable

Tele tracking and IT Skills
Acute setting administration experience
NHS experience

Communication

Essential

Excellent communication Skills

Desirable

Approachable and friendly

Person Specification

Essential

Experience working with the public

Desirable

Tele tracking and IT Skills
Acute setting administration experience
NHS experience

Communication

Essential

Excellent communication Skills

Desirable

Approachable and friendly

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).

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