Job Title: Ward Administrator Location: John Radcliffe Hospital, Main Building, Headley Way, Headington, Oxford OX3 9DU Hours: 37.5 hours, Flexibility required across 7 days – Shift will be a combination of 8am – 4pm / 7.30am – 3.30pm / 10.00am – 6.00pm Trust Location: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Role type: Temporary for 3 months with possibility of extension Reference: 89338 Role details: The purpose of this role is to Support the ward clinical staff by undertaking administrative tasks relating to staff development & training, communication & operational processes to ensure that a welcoming and professional greeting service is provided to patients and visitors; to ensure the smooth running of the admission and discharge process for patients on the ward and to ensure accurate and timely completion of unit databases Duties to include but not limited to: * Act as a first point of contact in person or on the telephone for patients, relatives and visiting staff, welcoming them to the ward and dealing with any queries, including those relating to admission, discharge, visiting times, claiming expenses, accommodation, insurance and parking. * Assist patients who may wish to claim expenses. * Booking transport for patients and completing discharge summaries * Liaise with patients/relatives to issue patient sickness certificates and relative parking permit forms refe...