Ward Administrator - #137262

Job Description

Ward Administrator | Hospital Administration | 22 hours per week | Southend | Permanant Contract

Spire Wellesley Hospital in Southend-on-Sea are seeking an experienced administrator to join the ward team, providing support to the ward manager and senior registered nurses to ensure the efficient operation of the department. 06:30 - 19:00 Monday - Saturday

As Ward Administrator, you will be responsible to provide a high level of clerical and administrative support to the medical, nursing and other staff in relation to the patients being cared for within the ward unit.

Duties And Responsibilities (not Limited To)

• Liaise with the nurse co-ordinating the ward or team leader to provide a high level of administrative support to the customer to include appointments, filing of results, filing of notes, answering of patient calls and allocation to appropriate member of the team. Input of registration, admission and discharge details onto computer and manually update the Nurses Register Board
• Receive/welcome new patients onto the ward, checking particulars on their records and ensuring notes are in order. Compile admission packs and identity bracelets for each patient on the ward
• Book follow-up appointments for hospital based activities, nurses clinic, etc.
• Escort patients to rooms/Day Care Unit, and explain facilities
• To receive all visitors to the ward and direct as required
  
  

Who We're Looking For

• Good interpersonal and presentation skills are essential
• Previous relevant experience in an administrative support role
• Experience of working independently and on own initiative
• Able to work to deadlines
• Team working skills
• Experience in customer facing role
  
  

Benefits

We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
  
  

Spire Healthcare is committed to creating an environment that will attract, retain, and motivate its people. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to the health and wellbeing of all our colleagues and consultants.

We firmly believe that it is our people that make the business successful, and everyone should have the opportunity to work in a motivated team, free from discrimination on any grounds. We, therefore, are keen to receive and review applications from all candidates of under-represented groups who feel they offer the requisite skills

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.