Ward Administrator

University Hospital Southampton ,
Southampton, Hampshire
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John Atwell Day Ward at Southampton Children's Hospital is currently looking for a ward administrator to support the busy surgical and medical day ward. JADW is a busy surgical and medical day unit providing care to children with a wide range of specialist needs including allergy, endocrinology, immunology and rheumatology as well as day surgical cases including orthopaedics, ENT, general surgery and gastroenterology. We are therefore looking for a ward administrator who is well organised, committed and motivated to support the unit in all admin duties with a high flow of patients whilst adhering to the Trust policies, procedures and values. ABOUT THE TEAM John Atwell is staffed with a skill mixed nursing team, Mon-Fri daily from 07:15 until 20:00, with the occasional weekend working to support additional theatre lists. John Atwell is a busy ten bed day case ward which sees over 5500 children a year undergoing medical or surgical day case procedure. It has close links with the Welcome research unit and maintains close liaison with the multi-disciplinary teams across a range of specialities including gastroenterology , endocrinology, allergy, nephrology and rheumatology WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Ward Administrator you will be expected to: * Ensure patient medical records and test results are available prior to admission * Check patient details on arrival ensuring all systems are updated as necessary * Ensure discharge papers are prepared in a timely manner ensuring it is distributed as necessary with the patient/carers receiving a copy before they leave * To manage enquiries to the unit either via the phone or face to face * Ensure that sufficient stock is available of stationery, linen, crockery * Inform the private patient coordinator of any inpatients that attend as private patients * Support the ward manager in ordering specialist equipment where required. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR We are looking for an administrator who * Has RSA2 word processing/typing or equivalent * Is educated to GCSE standard in English and Maths * Has excellent communication skills both verbally and written * Can work on own initiative as well as part of a team * Able to prioritise their workload effectively * Understands the importance of confidentiality and adheres to Trust data protection policies WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU As one of the largest acute teaching Trust's in England, we can offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. We believe you deserve the best possible surroundings in which to do your job and we want to support you in doing your job to the best of your ability. As a Trust, we support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. You'll have an opportunity to discuss this at interview. Our LiveWell and inspire programme offers opportunities, support and advice, including smoking cessation services, exercise and activity classes, and support for mental health. UHS employees are able to access a huge range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata) on appointment, can access on-site nursery facilities (subject to availability), and we offer a generous pension scheme. ABOUT OUR TRUST AND SOUTHAMPTON UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and only an hour on the train from central London. The New Forest National Park and the beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than those in London, 13 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted and 13 nearby green spaces to enjoy. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 14 July 2020 For further details / informal visits contact: Sarah Chittock Ward Manager Sarah.chittock@uhs.nhs.uk 02381 204511 Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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