Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it at Cygnet Hospital Harrogate, a long‑established mental health hospital that provides an emergency admissions service across two acute wards. The hospital is located in a pleasant North Yorkshire spa town, easily accessed by road and rail.
Responsibilities
* Collect and collate information for submission to the Finance Department on strict timescales.
* Provide high‑standard organisational and administrative support.
* Produce daily reports and bed statistics, including funding authorisation documentation.
* Ensure all new admissions have the necessary funding from the outset and submit daily funding details (admission and specialist nursing costs) to the Group accounts department.
* Maintain a diary system for all funding requests.
* Promote and uphold the hospital’s reputation, acting as a positive role model and maintaining a professional attitude toward clients, families, visitors and staff.
* Maintain complete and accurate financial records using computer and manual systems; promptly forward required paperwork to NS Billing for patient admission, specialist nursing and travel expenses.
* Manage patient fee variations, discharges and, where applicable, reception cover.
* Maintain accurate records of all petty cash transactions.
* Process all payroll information on a weekly basis.
* Order and keep records of staff uniforms.
* Process and review suppliers’ invoices and statements on a weekly basis.
* Operate office equipment (fax, photocopier, computer) and provide administrative services to the management team.
* Answer the telephone and respond to enquiries in a friendly and efficient manner.
* Provide administration support to all hospital disciplines, meeting deadlines and compiling reports for reviews and meetings.
* Take meeting minutes as required.
Benefits
* £28,353.14 pro‑rate (100% FTE £29,110.00)
* Strong career progression opportunities
* Expert supervision and support
* Employee referral scheme
* Pension scheme
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme and employee discount savings
Qualifications
* Experience as a Funding and Payroll Administrator in health care, with knowledge of mental health services.
* Flexible, organised, able to prioritise workloads, solve problems, and make decisions.
* Calm under pressure and able to work independently.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail and excellent interpersonal skills.
* Highly proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Windows and the internet.
* Required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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