Bank Ward Administrator in Southend-on-Sea

Bank Ward Administrator | Hospital Administration | Bank, ad hoc shifts | Southend |

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

• 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.

"Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services."

For further information please email louise.tankard@spirehealthcare.com

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