NHS
Ward Administrator
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Job Description
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- Good standard of general education to at least GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
- RSA, NVQ or other equivalent clerical qualification.
- Administrative experience.
- Experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel
- Previous experience within an NHS or Secure setting
- Experience in dealing with mentally ill patients.
- Basic knowledge of the Data Protection Act
- Basic knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act
- Effective Time Management techniques
- Understanding of mental health issues.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft software.
- Accurate data entry
- Copy typing
- Experience of organising meetings and taking minutes.
- Ability to introduce and maintain efficient office systems.
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary Team.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Ability to work autonomously using own initiative.
- Audio typing skills
- Shorthand / speedwriting
- Able to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Able to deal with staff and clients in a courteous and helpful manner both in person and on the telephone.
- Ability to work within professional boundaries.
- Understanding of the needs of people using mental health services.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Flexible.
- Enthusiastic.
- Proactive.
- Good standard of general education to at least GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
- RSA, NVQ or other equivalent clerical qualification.
- Administrative experience.
- Experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel
- Previous experience within an NHS or Secure setting
- Experience in dealing with mentally ill patients.
- Basic knowledge of the Data Protection Act
- Basic knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act
- Effective Time Management techniques
- Understanding of mental health issues.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft software.
- Accurate data entry
- Copy typing
- Experience of organising meetings and taking minutes.
- Ability to introduce and maintain efficient office systems.
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary Team.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Ability to work autonomously using own initiative.
- Audio typing skills
- Shorthand / speedwriting
- Able to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Able to deal with staff and clients in a courteous and helpful manner both in person and on the telephone.
- Ability to work within professional boundaries.
- Understanding of the needs of people using mental health services.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Flexible.
- Enthusiastic.
- Proactive.
Job summary
We invite applicants to apply for the exciting role of Band 3, Full time, ward administrator. The successful applicants will work across two wards within the West London Forensic Service in order to provide a wide range of administrative support to the ward managers, the ward's clinical team and service users.
The successful applicant will be required to work standard office hours - 9.00 am until 5.00 pm (there will be some flexibility).
We are seeking a confident, organised, proactive and approachable person for the role. The ideal candidate will already have experience of working within an administrative role. We are looking for people with excellent communication skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft word and Excel. Additional training will be offered as required.
Main duties of the job
To ensure case notes are maintained in good order throughout an inpatient episode and to also ensure case notes are in good order prior to transfer to another ward or service and to be the first point of contact for Multi-Disciplinary teams to access file notes.
To support the Ward Manager to ensure the effective management of Policies and Procedures in the clinical area.
To provide administrative support to the Ward Manager and nursing team(s) and also deal with enquiries from service users within professional boundaries.
To deal with enquiries from patients on a daily basis including financial accounts, orders place and Care Programme Approach (CPA) related information.
Further information available on attached Candidate Pack.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse providers of mental health, community and social care in the UK.
Our 3,982 staff care for people in hospital and in the community, helping them to recover and go on to lead full and productive lives. We aim to be the best organisation of our kind in the country.
We provide care and treatment for more than 800,000 people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow, delivering services in the community (at home, in GP surgeries and care homes), hospital, specialist clinics and forensic (secure) units.
We'rerated good overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Together, we're committed to promoting hope and wellbeing, working with patients, service users, carers, families and partners across the communities we serve.
We are keen to ensure that our workforce reflects the community it serves, particularly in terms of ethnicity, gender, disability, LGBTQ+ and experience of mental illness.
The West London Forensic Service provides a comprehensive multi-disciplinary assessment, treatment and rehabilitation service for mentally disordered offenders, as well as those with challenging behaviour and specialist rehabilitation needs for men and women.
Date posted
16 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£29,176 to £30,225 a year pa inclusive of all allowances [pro rata]
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
222-SF-610
Job locations
St Bernards
SOUTHALL
UB1 3EU
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Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for providing administrative support to the ward manager and the wards clinical team and would work closely with the medical secretaries to ensure the team receive comprehensive, high quality support. Tasks will include attendance and taking minutes of the Clinical Improvement Groups, and taking action as appropriate, reporting any ward defects to the Estates Department via the log book, ensuring all notice boards and ward information is maintained in good order, ordering provisions, collecting and submitting data as required, and any other administrative duties required by the team.
Further Information available on attached Candidate Pack.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for providing administrative support to the ward manager and the wards clinical team and would work closely with the medical secretaries to ensure the team receive comprehensive, high quality support. Tasks will include attendance and taking minutes of the Clinical Improvement Groups, and taking action as appropriate, reporting any ward defects to the Estates Department via the log book, ensuring all notice boards and ward information is maintained in good order, ordering provisions, collecting and submitting data as required, and any other administrative duties required by the team.
Further Information available on attached Candidate Pack.
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Experience
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Knowledge
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Other Requirements
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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.
Employer details
Employer name
West London NHS Trust
Address
St Bernards
SOUTHALL
UB1 3EU
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
West London NHS Trust
Address
St Bernards
SOUTHALL
UB1 3EU
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.