Band 3 Ward AdministratorNHS

Job summary

We have 2 temporary opportunities for Ward Administration posts within the Ward setting the QE hospital.

Ward 516 has a part-time post which is 18.25 hours per week for 12 months and Ward 513 and 518 has a full-time post which is 37.5 hours per week for 6 months, working across both wards.

The post holders will be expected to support systems and processes in the team and underpin the smooth running of the office. It is, therefore, essential that you possess excellent organisational and communication skills.

Main duties of the job

The role involves managing correspondence, maintaining accurate records, arranging and minuting meetings, ordering essential supplies, supporting workforce administration processes, coordinating communications with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring ward information systems are maintained accurately and confidentially. The post holder works closely with clinical and management teams to support the efficient day-to-day running of the ward and contributes to the continuous improvement of administrative systems and processes.

By undertaking a wide range of administrative duties, the Ward Administrator enables clinical staff to focus on delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care while ensuring compliance with Trust policies, governance requirements and operational standards.

Experience of working in an administrative environment (diary management, filing systems, meeting coordination, minute talking, data input, collating and presenting information) is essential.

Job description

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About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.