Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Administrator

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and efficient person to join our team as Ward Administrator on Stock ward at Broomfield Hospital

You will be a key member of our friendly team, using your administrative know-how to ensure we deliver a high quality service and care to our patients.

You will liaise with other departments and wards and offer effective support to the ward team to assist with the improvement of the flow of patients within the hospital and in turn help reduce patient waiting times.

So, don't delay, apply today!

Main duties of the job

The Ward Administrator is required to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team of Stock ward, providing high quality administrative support and delivering a proficient, professional reception service to all visitors. Due to the environment you will also need to adapt accordingly with the pressures in a calm and approachable manner. They must be able to support patients and relatives who are in crisis.

Teamwork is critical to maintaining the exceptional level of service that the administration function currently provides. The successful applicant will have a proactive attitude with the ability to remain calm, focused and organised. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels both verbally and in written formats are essential.

About us

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Details

Date posted

20 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-B&P-BR-3191

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM17ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of general education - A-level or NVQ3 or equivalent level of relevant experience

Desirable

  • ECDL Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous demonstrable experience dealing with the public in a service environment.
  • Administration experience in a similar setting/role

Desirable

  • Previous experience of data entry
  • Previously worked with Lorenzo and Medical Records
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of general education - A-level or NVQ3 or equivalent level of relevant experience

Desirable

  • ECDL Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous demonstrable experience dealing with the public in a service environment.
  • Administration experience in a similar setting/role

Desirable

  • Previous experience of data entry
  • Previously worked with Lorenzo and Medical Records

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM17ET


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM17ET


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Graziella Davis

graziella.davis1@nhs.net

03004435539

Details

Date posted

20 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-B&P-BR-3191

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM17ET


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