Ward Administrator

St Andrew's Healthcare; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health charity in Birmingham is seeking a Ward Administrator to provide administrative support and maintain patient records. This role requires NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration and proficiency in Microsoft Office. You will work within a supportive team, ensuring accurate record-keeping and effective communication with various disciplines. The position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits including healthcare schemes and annual leave.

Benefits

Pension

Sickness policy on par with the NHS

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life cover

Electric Car lease scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Free vocational qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience working with a range of disciplines and agencies.
• Familiarity with the Data Protection Act and Information Governance.
• Good working knowledge of NHS policies and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support and maintain patient records.
• Handle filing of reports and input data into the patient record system.
• Complete daily tasks aligned with the administrative role.

Skills

Minute-taking

Microsoft Office applications

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to accuracy and detail

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent

GCSE or equivalent in English

Job description

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Job Title:Ward Based Administrator - Birmingham

Here’s a role that will make the most of your administrative talents – and help us to transform the lives of people with mental health issues.

Location: Birmingham

Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week

Salary: From £24,577- £26,000 per annum, depending on experience

About us

We are St Andrew's. We are a mental health Charity, and our purpose is to inspire hope for those living with complex mental health needs.

We are looking to a future with less stigma, more community support, more research and education, and we aim to be at the forefront of inspiring real change. We want to ensure we can all live in a society where everyone with complex mental health needs is heard, valued and has hope for their future.

Come and join us and support us to help people transform their lives.

We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

The Role:

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the administrative team in St Andrew’s in Stirchley.

The successful candidate will provide general administrative support and be responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records.

Additionally, the post holder will handle the filing of reports and correspondence within patient records, as well as inputting and updating information in the Rio electronic patient record system and assist with the procurement of stock.

You will provide administrative support in a patient-facing role, you will work within a small team based at St Andrew’s Healthcare in Stirchley.

You will be responsible for completing daily tasks aligned with the administrative role.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with a range of disciplines and agencies, managing sensitive situations, and possess strong working and technical knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

A bit about you:

A good understanding and working knowledge of NHS and Trust policies, guidance, and best practices are required. Additionally, familiarity with the Data Protection Act and Information Governance is necessary.

Essential Criteria for the role:

• NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent, along with relevant experience
• GCSE or equivalent in English

Knowledge/Skills

• Experience in minute-taking
• Highly proficient in using various computer applications such as Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.
• Strong organisational, communication, and writing skills
• Attention to accuracy and detail

Experience

• Experience working with a range of disciplines and agencies
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge and understanding of NHS and Trust policies, guidance, and best practices
• Working knowledge of Data Protection Act and Information Governance

Rewards

We offer an excellent benefits package including: Pension; Sickness policy on par with the NHS; Access to the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts schemes; 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 10 years' service; Life cover; Electric Car lease scheme; Cycle to work scheme; Healthcare cash plan; Free parking; Paid DBS application; Access to free vocational qualifications.