Ward Administrator - Portesham

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated team member who will join us on Portesham - Frailty Unit.

We are a small acute elderly care ward at DCH with high turnover and complex patient client group. You will be front line in welcoming staff, patients and relatives to the ward, answering call and queries. We require excellent diplomacy skills, and a readiness to learn all the computer systems required to help the hospital ward function.

As a new unit we are short stay of around three day for elderly clients who require short term medical intervention then home, such as blood transfusion, iv antibiotics, observations, simple package of care sorting etc., As a Ward Administrator you will be partly ward clerk with daily ward facing duties, plus Admin duties supporting the ward Sister with admin, E- rostering, and HR letters etc. answering the door bell, using PAS to admit and discharge patient to the ward systems from ED.

As a Ward Administrator you will be keeping the ward running smoothly, admission, and discharges chasing Doctors for EDS documents, booking transport and TTa's via the system. Working closely with the ward team to ensure all pathways for the patient link up. such as out patient appointments. Correct Discharge pathway followed and information given to support team such as Community hospital, Community hubs, etc.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.