Admin Assistant | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, highly motivated, hardworking individual to join the Channel Day Unit, a friendly and dedicated team. The job role is varied and requires individuals who can adapt well, manage all duties effectively and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

General duties include comprehensive administration, reception and ward duties to the Channel Day Surgery Unit.

You are expected to admit and discharge patients, prepare and retrieve notes for theatre lists and communicate well with staff, patients and visitors.

A flexible attitude to working to meet the demands of the department is essential.

The successful candidate will work as a team member within the ward environment for the collection and preparation of notes for elective surgery patients, be willing to cover reception and ward clerk roles when required, full training will be given. Administration is a vital part for our patient pathways and this position will support both staff and patients to achieve a smooth elective surgical pathway.

Providing person-centred, high quality and effective care is at the top of our agenda and we pride ourselves in demonstrating our values that people feel cared for, safe and confident that we are making a difference in everything we do.

§ Preparation of patient notes.

§ Flexible attitude

§ Input and update data onto the hospital's computer systems in a timely manner, training in the hospital patient record system will be provided.

§ Answer the telephone in a courteous and timely manner.

§ Ensure accuracy in giving and receiving messages.

§ A friendly and welcoming demeanour to greet our patients.

This post will incorporate various roles including reception duties and ward clerk role as well as the preparation of patient notes for surgery.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.