Job overview
Broadmoor Hospital
Crowthorne, Berkshire.
INTERNAL ONLY
Ward Administrator – Oval Ward
Band 3
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Broadmoor High Secure Hospital for a full-time position as Ward Administrator on Oval Ward.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who works well under pressure. This role is exceptionally busy and we are looking for an individual with excellent communication skills, a solid understanding of Microsoft Office packages, high level organisational skills and an ability to manage and prioritise their own workload to meet agreed deadlines and competing priorities. Above all you will be motivated and hard working with an ability to work as part of our core team. Due to the nature of the work confidentiality is of great importance.
Main duties of the job
Your duties will include working closely with the Ward Clinical Nurse Manager and liaising with both internal staff and external agencies. You will have a good standard of general education and be proficient in the use of Microsoft software.You will need to be organised and have excellent communication skills.The ability to work using your own initiative as well as being a team player is essential, so too are excellent interpersonal skills.
Working for our organisation
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Good standard of general education to at least GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
2. Proficient in the use of Microsoft software
3. Ability to work within a Multidisciplinary Team.
4. Ability to work autonomously using own initiative.
5. Accurate data entry
6. Copy typing
7. Experience of organising meetings and taking minutes
8. Ability to introduce and maintain efficient office systems
9. Excellent organisational Skills
10. Excellent communication Skills
11. Ability to prioritise workload
Desirable criteria
12. Shorthand / speedwriting
13. RSA, NVQ or other equivalent clerical qualification.
Experience
Essential criteria
14. Administrative experience
15. Experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel
16. Minute taking
Desirable criteria
17. Experience in dealing with mentally ill patients
18. Previous experience within an NHS or Secure setting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
19. Basic knowledge of the Data Protection Act and GDPR
20. Basic knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act
21. Effective Time Management techniques
22. Be flexible and adapt approach according to need
23. Use IT packages – Microsoft Office, e-mail and internet
24. Plan, organise and prioritise own workload
Desirable criteria
25. Understanding of mental health issues
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
26. Able to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times
27. Able to deal with staff and clients in a courteous and helpful manner both in person and on the telephone.
28. Ability to work within professional boundaries
29. Understanding of the needs of people using mental health services
30. Ability to work under pressure.
31. Flexible.
32. Enthusiastic.
33. Proactive