Ward Administrator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Ward Administrator to join the surgical emergency unit / Ward 17.
**On this unit, no two days are the same**: it is a fast paced environment that strives to provide excellent assessment, efficient treatment and high quality patient care.
SEU is a 20 bedded assessment unit that provides same day emergency care for a divers range of acutely unwell surgical patients. We also have a triage area that consists of 6 trolleys and 19 chairs, where we provide initial assessment for patients referred via their GP, Walk in centre or from A&E. In addition to this, we run an ambulatory clinic (Mon - Fri) which allows investigations, such as CT/Ultrasound scans to be done efficiently and at short notice. This clinic helps to prevent hospital admissions whilst positively impacting patient experience.
This role will involve assisting the team in the efficient running of the unit and welcoming surgical patients onto into the same day emergency care unit.
Good interpersonal skills and high standard of verbal and written communication. Be able to provide clerical support in the provision of urgent surgical care with an intense and emotionally challenging environment. We also require a caring attitude and motivation to learn and develop practice.
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Please see job overview and job description for further information about the Ward Administrator position available at WUTH.