Ward Administrator
Sussex Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust, Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Ward Administrator
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Sussex Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust, Haywards Heath, West Sussex
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 6 days ago, 31 May | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 6f9b7ec87d18418590d342e9d7818293
Location ref: Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Full Job Description
- Purposeful admissions with early review points
- Structured, therapeutic care programmes delivered across 7 days
- Strong links with crisis and community services, including COAST (Crisis Outreach Acute Support Team),
- Trauma-informed and autism-aware practice
- A focus on least restrictive practice and improving experience and outcomes
- Supportive MDT working, safe staffing and strong clinical leadership You will work as part of a skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering therapeutic care to young people and working closely with families and carers from admission through to discharge., As a Ward Administrator, you will provide a comprehensive range of administrative and reception services to support the ward team. You will work closely with nursing, medical and therapy staff, liaising with families, carers and external agencies, and ensuring that ward systems, records and communication processes run efficiently and confidentially.,
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the inpatient ward team
- Act as a first point of contact for visitors, telephone enquiries and external agencies
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with Trust policy
- Manage admission and discharge paperwork within required timescales
- Create, maintain, retrieve and archive patient files, including Mental Health Act documentation
- Maintain ward information systems and databases
- Support ward meetings, including diary management, preparation of papers and minute taking
- Manage ward diaries and coordinate appointments
- Process correspondence, reports and documentation to a high standard
- Organise transport, interpreters and other practical arrangements for patients
- Ensure the ward office environment is organised, secure and confidential
- Support induction of new staff and provide administrative cover as required
This role requires excellent organisation, professionalism and the ability to work calmly and sensitively in a busy inpatient environment.
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust delivers specialist mental health, learning disability and neurodevelopmental services across Sussex. This post sits within our Specialist CAMHS Services, providing opportunities to gain experience across acute, crisis and community pathways as part of your career development. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and to creating a compassionate and supportive working environment where staff feel valued, developed and able to thrive. - The opportunity to be part of a newly reopened CAMHS inpatient unit
- Comprehensive induction programme prior to opening where all new staff train together and contribute to the team's therapeutic approach
- A welcoming and supportive team culture with strong clinical leadership
- Access to CAMHS-specific training and ongoing CPD
- Clear development and progression pathways
- NHS Pension Scheme and Agenda for Change benefits If you are looking to start or develop your career in CAMHS inpatient nursing and want to make a meaningful difference to young people and their families, we would love to hear from you.