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Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a forward-thinking, innovative and confident Band 5 Administrator to join our Bed Management Team.
The team supports Trust wide Acute services managing the administrative function and monitoring activity for all Organic, Acute and PICU Beds within the Trust maintaining and providing up to date data and live information concerning bed stock. The team is also a central point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders.
The successful candidate will work across 7 days inclusive of Weekends and Bank Holidays. As with any Acute service, there is constant change; thus, the successful candidate must have proven experience in dealing with challenging conversations and conflicting deadlines, be resilient and confident. They will be expected at times to work autonomously and have a committed and flexible approach to the role and the needs of the service.
It is essential to be proficient in Microsoft Packages and have experience in using Excel to provide accurate and up to date reports. You must be able to demonstrate strong communication skills, Supervisory Experience and good leadership as well as working as part of a team.
Main duties of the job
To support Patient Flow Team managers and services in coordinating business information processes and data to performance management, data quality and service development and clinical systems. The post holder will be the focal point for information and contractual data. To undertake specific projects as directed in line with the remit of this post. Action and follow up any delays in Transfer of care or Discharge.
About Us
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries. Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Date posted: 20 March 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 373-SMH2330
Job locations: St Anne's Street, Chester, CH1 3HT
Job Description
Job responsibilities: Please download a copy of the job description for full details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs: Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust's Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree in Business Admin/studies or equivalent experience
* RSA III or equivalent experience
Desirable
* Project Management Qualification e.g. PRINCE or equivalent
Knowledge & Expertise
Essential
* Knowledge of relevant legislation e.g. Data Protection Act
* Working knowledge of software programmes e.g. Microsoft applications and associated databases
* Knowledge of clinical processes, systems, and pathways
Desirable
* Working knowledge of IT hardware
* An understanding of the contracting and performance monitoring framework for NHS Trusts
* Advanced level of MS Excel expertise
Experience
Essential
* Ability to deliver training
* Managerial experience
Desirable
* Experience of working in a mental health environment
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 details
Employer name: Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: St Anne's Street, Chester, CH1 3HT
Employer's website: CWP Website
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