Ward Admininistrator

This is a 12-month secondment opportunity to provide a comprehensive secretarial/administration service and be an integral member of the ward team. To assist the clinical leader, clinical team members and ward based staff with all aspects of ward/patient related administrative tasks.

To ensure that all patient related activity i.e. admission, discharge, section status and demographic information is recorded accurately on the electronic patient record information system (PARIS).
- Maintain an accurate record of all patients on the ward on PARIS and ensure that documents for admission, discharge, leave and transfer of patients are completed.
- To provide a range of secretarial duties for the clinical lead and ward team, including keeping diaries, organising meetings, filing, photocopying and typing correspondence within PARIS.
- Responsible for requisitioning/collecting/recording and distribution of monies for ward/patient related activities.
- Arrange patient appointments and transport and liaise with team about discharge appointments following the 7 day follow-up procedure.
- As directed by the clinical leader the post holder will assist with the ordering of office/ward equipment including stationery, furniture and fittings. Clinical provisions and cleaning supplies for the ward.
- Receive and deal with telephone enquiries as appropriate.
- Distribute mail and deal with as appropriate.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements - 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts