Ward Administrator

1 week ago

Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom University Hospital Southampton NHS FT Full time £20,000 - £40,000 per year

Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to internal applicants.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Cancer Care at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) is looking for a Ward Administrator to join the D12 team. D12 is a 24 bedded medical oncology unit. This is a full time, permanent position.

The role will require onsite working Monday to Friday, ideally during core hours 8am to 4pm (some flexibility).

D12 are looking for a friendly patient facing and motivated individual who has excellent communication skills.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised.

Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

What You'll Do
Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Provide an excellent customer service to patients, relatives/carers and to external agencies.
  • Ensure a consistent and effective administrative service is maintained at all times.
  • Build relationships with stakeholders internally and externally.

You Will
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

  • Have experience of working in a customer services environment.
  • Have a friendly and approachable manner.
  • Be polite, sympathetic and diplomatic and have a can do attitude.
  • Provide excellent customer service to patients, relatives/carers and to external agencies, this will include communication that is face to face, over the telephone and through written correspondence.
  • Provide comprehensive administration services and have high standards of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Competent IT skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
  • The ability to work independently but also be a good team player.

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria

  • Literacy and numeracy skills, demonstrable to GCSE- grades 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4 or grades A*, A, B, C (or equivalent)
  • Good keyboard skills and basic computer literacy skills
  • Experience in a busy working environment
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
  • An understanding of confidentiality issues
  • Friendly, approachable and sympathetic manner
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills

Desirable criteria

  • Previous hospital or health service experience
  • Experience of using eCaMIS
  • Office experience
  • Previous experience within a 'customer care' role

Trust Values

Essential criteria

  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

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