Ward Administrator

A vacancy has arisen for a full time Ward Clerk to work within the Neurology and Stroke Service Line, Merrivale Ward. This is offered as a secondment or fixed term contract for 6 months., To provide a comprehensive multi-faceted, administrative function to the ward, supporting Nursing and Medical staff in the smooth day-to-day running of the ward area. To ensure the completion of all administrative and clerical tasks for the medical ward on a daily basis, and to provide a flexible option of ward admin cover across all medical wards.

The Trust covers a patient population of 450,000 incorporating South and West Devon Health Authority, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Health Authority, Plymouth Primary Care Trust, East Cornwall Primary Care Trust, East Cornwall Primary Care Group and South Hams & West Devon Primary Care Trust.

This post is designed to provide and deliver a high standard of a full administration service to the Medical Inpatient wards using a varied range of work procedures, many of which are non-routine, requiring a level of theoretical proven knowledge.

• Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
  
  The successful candidate will be educated to GCSE 9-4 in Maths & English, and hold an NVQ level 2 in Administration or equivalent demonstrable experience. Previous demonstrable experience working on a reception or within a clerical role is preferable. Candidates should have demonstrable experience of dealing face to face with the general public and difficult customers / patients, working within a pressurised environment and able to deal with telephone and email enquiries.


The post is interesting and varied, it requires an ability to work both independently and as a member of the wider team. Applicants should have a mature and responsible attitude with a good sense of humour. In addition to good written and verbal communication skills.

Working hours will be to cover evenings until 1900 on a rota basis and some weekends.

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage