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Main area
Administration
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Happy to discuss flexible working)
Job ref
437-7014597
Employer
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Edenfield Unit
Town
Prestwich
Salary
£24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/06/2025 23:59

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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust logo

Ward Administrator

Band 3

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Administration Team at GMMH within AFS Edenfield Unit in a role of Ward Administrator based in a fast paced medium and low secure mental health facility. 

 Your duties will include supporting patients and their relatives on the Ward as well as providing a comprehensive administrative support to the multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, support workers and other professionals involved in patient care.  

The Edenfield Unit is a medium secure inpatient unit providing support to both male and female patients.  We welcome applications from people with admin experience who are comfortable working in a fast paced, varied work environment. 

You will be based on a ward and have a close working relationship with the Ward Manager, Ward Staff and other Ward Administrators  to ensure the smooth running of the ward.  There is a large element of dealing with patient and activity monies within this role and therefore we would welcome applicants with some experience of handling money. 

Full training will be provided for all successful applicants.  

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide an efficient and professional service ensuring quality service to all users, their families and professionals contacting the Ward. The post holder will also be required to cover other wards within AFS Edenfield and its peripheral ward areas, to provide support during absence of other administrators.

The ideal candidate will have a flexible approach in providing administration support to the multi-disciplinary teams. There will be client and carer telephone contact and also, face-to-face contact on daily basis therefore, good communication skills are essential.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification

Staff benefits

  • 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

Person specification

Other Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Prepared to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

Essential criteria
  • NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) or demonstratable admin experience

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of carrying out administrative duties to complete a piece of work in a methodical, efficient and timely manner to meet a set deadline
  • Experience of summarising and note taking in order to capture the main points of a discussion/informal meeting
  • Experience of working as part of a team in order to achieve a shared vision/goal
  • Experience of maintaining quality standards in ones work

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of equal opportunities legislation
  • An awareness of policies & procedures in relation to confidentiality, information sharing, and safeguarding

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to use Word (and at least one other Microsoft Office Software Package e.g. Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Access)
  • Ability to use one’s own initiative and prioritise workload
  • Good organisational skills in order to maintain efficiency
  • Effective and coherent oral and written communication skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardWe are a Living Wage EmployerApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyHSJ Best places to workDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employer

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Emma Talks
Job title
Senior Administrator Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0161 938 5210
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