Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Ward Administrator

The closing date is 23 May 2025

Job summary

To manage the ward secretarial/administration service and be an integral member of the ward team. To assist the clinical leader, clinical team members and ward-based staff with all aspects of ward/patient related administrative tasks.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for taking minutes of meetings for daily Board rounds on a rota basis together with minuting of Ward Team meetings.

Main duties include ensuring all patient related activity i.e. admission, discharge, section status and demographic information is recorded on electronic patient information system (PARIS) and that general administrative task such as scanning, filing and answering of calls in completed in a timely manner.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Details

Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-7167469

Job locations

Woodlands Hospital

Meadowsweet Lane

Little Hulton, Salford

M28 0FE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Personal Specification and Job Description for further details on the role and responsibilities.

Please be aware, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) when submitting an application is monitored and if you have used AI to generate an application, to please declare this on your application form.

We want to highlight the importance of integrity and authenticity in your application form and ask you to use AI tools responsibly to ensure your application form is a true reflection of your skills, knowledge and experiences.

We are looking for you to demonstrate personal experiences of how you meet the essential criteria and abide by Trust value of being open and Honest.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Personal Specification and Job Description for further details on the role and responsibilities.

Please be aware, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) when submitting an application is monitored and if you have used AI to generate an application, to please declare this on your application form.

We want to highlight the importance of integrity and authenticity in your application form and ask you to use AI tools responsibly to ensure your application form is a true reflection of your skills, knowledge and experiences.

We are looking for you to demonstrate personal experiences of how you meet the essential criteria and abide by Trust value of being open and Honest.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • RSA level 2, NVQ level 2 or the equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Admin experience
  • Punctual Reliable Flexible
  • Good attendance record
  • Able to manage in a high-pressured environment
  • Working in a confidential environment.
  • Use of office equipment

Desirable

  • Patient administration background
  • Knowledge of the PARIS system
  • Experience with service users/Patients
  • Previous secretarial experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • The Data Protection Act
  • Patient Confidentiality

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the PARIS system/EPR

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Time Management
  • Prioritisation of Tasks
  • Excellent telephone manner
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Minute taking
  • Excellent keyboard skills
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • RSA level 2, NVQ level 2 or the equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Admin experience
  • Punctual Reliable Flexible
  • Good attendance record
  • Able to manage in a high-pressured environment
  • Working in a confidential environment.
  • Use of office equipment

Desirable

  • Patient administration background
  • Knowledge of the PARIS system
  • Experience with service users/Patients
  • Previous secretarial experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • The Data Protection Act
  • Patient Confidentiality

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the PARIS system/EPR

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Time Management
  • Prioritisation of Tasks
  • Excellent telephone manner
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Minute taking
  • Excellent keyboard skills

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

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Woodlands Hospital

Meadowsweet Lane

Little Hulton, Salford

M28 0FE


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Woodlands Hospital

Meadowsweet Lane

Little Hulton, Salford

M28 0FE


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Medical Secretary

Kellie Morrissey

kellie.morrissey@gmmh.nhs.uk

01613571260

Details

Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-7167469

Job locations

Woodlands Hospital

Meadowsweet Lane

Little Hulton, Salford

M28 0FE


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