Integrated Community Services AdministratorNHS

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the established Clinical Administration Team at St Richards Hospice.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and compassionate individual to provide high-quality administrative support to our clinical services. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of our services and play an important role in supporting patient care.

Working alongside a range of hospice professionals, administrators help coordinate information, manage referrals, maintain accurate records and act as key points of contact for patients, families, carers and external professionals.

The successful candidate will be able to work effectively in a busy environment, manage competing priorities, demonstrate excellent communication skills and maintain confidentiality at all times.

The post holder will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Integrated Community Services Team, helping to ensure the effective delivery of community-based hospice services. Responsibilities will include managing referrals, coordinating clinical information, supporting team processes, maintaining records and responding to enquiries from patients, families and healthcare professionals.

This post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Main duties of the job

The role will require a flexible individual with good emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills who can manage conflicting demands on their time. The post holder will have prior administrative experience and will bring a professional and steadfast approach to the role. At St Richards, were all united in a common goal: providing the very best care for patients, the people close to them, and carers.

The post holder will also be required to provide weekend cover for the Hospice Inpatient Unit on a rota basis, approximately once every six weeks. This will include sharing Bank Holiday cover equitably with colleagues. Enhanced rates of pay apply for weekend and Bank Holiday working.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Job description

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details about the specfics.

About us

What we offer

We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including:

• Fantastic team where everyone is welcomed and empowered to give their best
• Supportive management keen to develop you
• Generous annual leave (seven weeks including bank holidays)
• Benenden Healthcare offering diagnosis, treatment, 24/7 GP and mental health advice lines, discounts etc. or Cash plan giving cash back for day to day healthcare such as optical or dental costs
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Family friendly policies
• Fabulous subsidised on-site cafe
• Company enhanced sick pay (increased entitlement with length of service)
• Pension scheme
• Free Will writing service

Closing date Thursday 15th October

Interview date Friday 23rd and Monday 26th October