Ward Administrator - Northampton, United Kingdom - Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
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Northampton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Applications are invited for a part-time; ward administrator to work in our Neonatal service of a 20 bedded level 2 local neonatal unit.

We are within a large District General hospital. We are looking for highly motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic person to join our neonatal team. We are looking for an individual with a positive attitude and good communication skills.


We are proud to have been the first hospital in the UK to have obtained Pathway to Excellence designated accreditation from the American nurses credentialing centre (ANCC).

The Child Health Directorate achieved 'Good' across all areas of CQC assessment in 2019.


The hospital has achieved full Baby Friendly Accreditation and we now committed to start the journey towards Neonatal Baby Friendly Accreditation.

We have a pledge of improvement towards the Bliss Accreditation.

We strive to provide high quality, safe and effective care and are looking for someone with the vision, skill and enthusiasm to help take the unit forward.


As a Band 2 ward administrator you will work alongside experienced staff on the neonatal unit working in conjunction with the nursing and medical teams as well as the wider multi professional teams.


Northampton is a thriving, colourful and developing town that offers affordable housing and is situated in Northamptonshire, which offers the restful peace of the countryside.

Ensure the Camis system is maintained accurately reflecting the patient's journey from admission to discharge.

To have knowledge of the East Midlands Neonatal operational delivery network.

Ensure statistic collection system is maintained with correct and up to date information on a shift basis.

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance.

We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage


We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.


We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Working collaboratively and co-operatively with administrative and clinical colleagues to provide quality of care.


The post holder will provide accurate and efficient administrative support to the service provided within the Local Neonatal Unit (Gosset Ward).


The role includes providing support to medical and nursing staff as well as internal and external departments involved with the care package for the neonate and family.


The post holder will ensure that administrative activities are sustained and that information requested will be provided and recorded in a timely manner.


There is an expectation that the post holder will be able to communicate at all levels, prioritise workload and work independently and unsupervised as well as a member of the unit team.


In addition to the main clerical responsibilities the post holder will work autonomously and will help to maintain the clinical database and system programmes used within the unit.


This includes collating inpatient information such as delivery and clinical details, level of care, investigations and outcomes, packages of care which include for example the need for respiratory support, medications including immunisations onto a data entry system.

The role also includes supporting the Ward team assistant in various duties.

To support staff with the administrative aspects of the admission and discharge processes.

Source NHS numbers and ensure records are updated.


Support the ward staff in identifying babies who require screening for Retinopathy of Prematurity, ensuring paperwork is completed and make appointments as necessary.

Ensure incoming and outgoing post is directed to appropriate staff within the team.

To answer and manage internal and external telephone enquiries redirect to appropriate person as necessary.


Ensure folders for nursing and medical documents are requested from medical records, make folders up and ensure that nursing and medical documentation is led correctly.

Order second volume notes as necessary.

To promote effective communication channels both within the ward /department /directorate and Trust.

Ensure the medical and nursing staff have access to a daily ward inpatient list.

Ensure that there is a readily
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