Job Description

The ward administrator will use a variety of Trust I.T. systems to update and record accurate patient data to ensure a smooth and efficient patient journey, from the point of the patient's admission to their discharge and outpatient follow up appointment, where required. As such, they will have empathy, possess a strong team ethic, be proactive, have excellent I.T. skills, be a superb communicator and have strong attention to accuracy and detail.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
• NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to use initiative and problem solve, in a busy clinical environment
• Typing and data entry skills
• Good level of computer literacy skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and databases
• Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the service
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Time management and organizational skills
• Experience of working in a public/patient facing role
• Previous work experience in a healthcare setting
• Experience of working with Cerner, or similar electronic Patient Administration Systems