Ward Administrator

We are looking for experienced administrators to join our friendly multi-disciplinary team on Viking Ward, located within Crawley Hospital. We have both full time (37.5 hpw) and part time (15 hpw) hours available., The main duties of the role are, to provide administration and clerical support on the units ensuring that anefficient communications systems are adhered to. Provide solutions for routine queries/concerns about services and deciding what to refer to senior staff.To provide essential cover for other administrative staff as requested by the wardmanager. To be able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills and communication skills working effectively as part of a team within a healthcare environment with patients, visitors, relatives as well as medical, nursing and therapy staff. To use own initiative and ability to prioritise own work. Arrange team meetings as requested by colleagues across a designated group of ICUs. To be the point of contact as SystmOne champion to disseminate new functions within the system and ensure all staff are made aware of any changes. Support the Ward Manager in the recruitment and retention of new staff and associated processes used by the Trust e.g. NHS Jobs / TRAC. Assist the Ward Manager is reviewing office / administrative procedures. To liaise with senior nursing staff regarding forthcoming staffing requirement

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children. Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.

We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services. Why work for us?

• Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
• Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
• Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
• EMBRACE, Disability and Wellbeing,LGBTQIA+ and Religion Spirituality and Belief staff networks
• Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
• Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
• Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
• Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff