Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, organised individual who is competent with IT systems and is keen to become an integral part of a fast-paced team.
We currently have a vacancy in our admin team that would suit someone who enjoys a challenge, understands that detail, confidentiality, and focus are important when dealing with clients and client information, and enjoys the support, flexibility, and job satisfaction that comes from working as part of a dedicated admin team.
The role is varied and you will never be bored!
This post is for 21 hours worked over 3 days, covering core office hours and will be based on the ward at Gosport War Memorial Hospital.
The successful candidate will be highly professional and able to support the team with the execution of requested tasks, alongside system reporting and escalation where necessary. Resilience under pressure is needed as at times the role will be busy and challenging. An ability to build positive working relationships is essential.
Main duties of the job
1. The Ward Administrator role will provide comprehensive, confidential, and efficient admin support to line manager and each ward team as requested supporting and enabling them to provide excellent care to patients.
2. The Administrator will act as one of the key contacts for both staff & patients regarding team communications ensuring that all messages are relayed to relevant team members as required.
3. The Administrator will provide a range of general and specialist administrative support to ongoing clinical activity including ward clerk cover.
4. Provide administrative support to and cover for tasks on behalf of PA to Physical Health Inpatient Matron and Admin Manager as requested.
5. Proactively and positively contribute to the successful overall performance of the Trust.
6. Deliver excellent levels of customer service to all staff and patients or visitors at the Trust.
7. Develop effective ways of working and create strong partnerships and relationships with all stakeholders and service partners to support the implementation of the Government's policies on Health.
8. Participate in organisational culture that fosters collaborative working among all staff groups, to ensure a focused commitment to delivering quality services and outcomes.
9. Act as an advocate for the Trust & its contribution to the Health Service arena through creating effective partnerships and relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust's community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Good standard of education
* GCSE or 'O' level education including either English or Maths -- Grade C or above
* Vocational qualification e.g. RSA III typing, ECDL, NVQ Level 2/3 in business administration or similar or equivalent experience
* Car driver with business class insurance and willing to use as cross-cover may be needed between wards at different sites.
* Computer literate. Competent with Microsoft Office: e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
£24,071 to £25,674 a year based on full-time hours
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