Band 3 Ward Administrator-Maternity

Job summary

As part of our recruitment strategy, we are looking to appoint a self-motivated, enthusiastic, dynamic Ward Administrator to join our Heartlands Hospital Maternity Team. The successful candidate will be required to provide administrative and secretarial support to the Wards, Ward Managers and Matron. You will operate and act as part of a wider inpatient administrative team.

We are a well-established friendly team; we want you to thrive and excel in your role and will provide the resources to support your professional development and well-being. Working in conjunction with colleagues, service users and internal and external stakeholders, the post holder will work under indirect supervision and will directly contribute to and co-ordinate the efficient running of the service

Main duties of the job

To undertake where required typing which may include touch type from audio and/or copy

type from written documentation which may include letters, emails, reports and any other

correspondence as required

Create documents/spreadsheets/reports as required using IT systems

Use Trust systems to input electronic data as required

To exercise initiative and judgement based on acquired knowledge and experience when

dealing with enquiries

Receiving and dealing with telephone enquiries as appropriate

To maintain diaries as required

Arrange meetings and appointments as necessary

To Assist colleagues as directed by the Supervisor/Line Manager in times of pressure of work

Co-operate in the introduction of new technology and new working practices to ensure the

smooth running of the department

Photocopying, scanning and filing letters and documents as required

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

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