(**) Ward administrator/housekeeper

Assist the nursing team to maintain safety of the environment, for example checking emergency buzzers are working, liasing with the medical equipment library to repair any defective medical equipment, checking oxygen supplies are sufficient and in date and maintaining stock supplies of medical consumables.

You will supporting the Ward Administrator with Cardiac and Medical Day Stay receptionist duties and undertaking the role in their absence this includes :

Take telephone calls and refer to appropriate personnel.

Respond to queries from GP's patients, their relatives and ensure they are informed of patient's accurate collection time.

Prepare notes for all procedures prior to admission ensuring pathways are present.

Admit and discharge patients as per Medway pathway. Attendance at relevant meetings including Ward clerk meetings. Take minutes at relevant meetings for Ward Manager.

Support ward managers with general administrative tasks, for example typing and sending letters.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Qualifications

Essential: - GCSE level English and Mathematics or equivilant

Desirable: - Driving licence

Knowledge and Experience

Essential: - Previous experience of working in a Public facing role

Desirable: - Previous experience of working in an hospital role

Communication Skills

Essential: - Proven communication skills; - Proven organisational skills

Desirable: - Knowledgeable of patient IT systems