Ward Administrator

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 Ward Administrator to join the team of Ward Admin staff working in the Harbour, Hospital, Blackpool.

The successful candidate will have experience in working within Mental Health services. They will have excellent communication skills and possess a Business and Administration NVQ 3 qualification or be able to demonstrate relevant equivalent experience and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office. To be able to carry out established admin processes efficiently and accurately and to be highly organized and competent with IT, in order to support effectively their ward. A good understanding of the local IT systems, ECR, RIO and Health Roster would be very beneficial though full training will be given.

Main duties of the job

You will have a caring and flexible approach to meet service requirements and will work well both in a team and independently. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is able to take on new challenges and provide the best possible service to clinicians, nurses and families alike.

Regular supervision will be provided.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Date posted

17 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-FYL495-MF

Job locations

The Harbour

Blackpool

FY4 4FE

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 3 in Customer Care - or equivalent experience
Demonstrable commitment to continuous personal development.

Knowledge

Essential

Intermediate knowledge of a range of administrative procedures and practice

Experience

Essential

Previous experience in customer services or administration

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 3 in Customer Care - or equivalent experience
Demonstrable commitment to continuous personal development.

Knowledge

Essential

Intermediate knowledge of a range of administrative procedures and practice

Experience

Essential

Previous experience in customer services or administration

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.