Ward Secretary

Job description

Job responsibilities

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We are looking for a confident Ward Secretary with a passion for delivering outstanding care, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Harrow working on West Ward.

You'll be working 37.5 hours a week (Monday - Friday).

West Ward is our new 18 bed acute service for men. The service will provide a safe and stabilising environment for individuals who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission

Cygnet Hospital Harrow provides a recovery focused service treating a wide range of mental health problems. We also offer specialist diagnostic, assessment and inpatient services for individuals with mental health needs and who also have a dual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

Your Day-to-Day... Provide a high standard of organisational & administrative support Prepare reports & other written materials to a high standard Keep files & records as required Work co-operatively with all other members of the administration team to ensure the department runs smoothly Occasional minute taking at meetings & taking notes for meetings as & when required Answer the telephone & respond to all enquiries in a friendly, efficient manner.You are... An administrator with experience in health care & knowledge of mental health

Experienced with supporting with administrative duties within a fast-paced hospital environment Flexible, organised, able to prioritise workloads, solve problems & make decisions Calm under pressure & can work under your own initiative A strong written & verbal communicator with an eye for detail and excellent interpersonal skills Highly proficient in the use of Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Windows & the internet.Why Cygnet? Well offer you

Salary - £29,800 per annum Strong career progression opportunities Expert supervision & support Employee referral scheme Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savingPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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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.

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Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

London

HA1 3JL

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)