Hospital Administrator - Helston Community Hospital
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
We are currently looking for an administrator to join the Administration Team at Helston Community Hospital.
The post is full-time working 37.5 hours per week (although part-time may be considered) and will include some evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays. The 7.5 hour shifts are rostered and cannot be fixed or set days. A uniform is provided.
The primary duty of the postholder will be to alternate between the busy inpatient ward and main reception. You will need to be extremely organised, pay close attention to detail, and be flexible to deal with changing work environments and priorities. Having the ability to learn new processes and procedures quickly will also be necessary.
Previous experience of working in a patient or client-focused environment will be an advantage, as will experience of working in a busy reception. Training and support will be given to the successful applicant.
Main duties of the job
To provide full clerical and administrative support to the Inpatient ward, the Outpatients' Department, the Minor Injury Unit (MIU) and/or the clinical teams. There is a requirement to cover the ward and main reception, on a rostered admin rota, which are key functions within the hospital.
To be the first point of contact for all patients, visitors and members of the public attending the hospital and to ensure they are fully assisted as required.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role, please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
* Basic numeracy and literacy skills
* Knowledge and experience of using Microsoft office or similar applications
* NVQ or RSA 2 or equivalent experience
* Experience of working in an administrative setting
* Experience of managing electronic and paper-based diary / appointment systems
Skills and Aptitude
* Word processing and data inputting skills
* Ability to communicate clearly by telephone and face to face with a range of people including patients, health & social care professionals and the public
* Experience of working in a very busy reception area
Knowledge and abilities
* Ability to use initiative when dealing with queries
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
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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